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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,417.87, 8,126.82 and 1,955.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,417.87, 8,126.82 and 1,955.12 is: 2,932.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,417.87 : 8,126.82 = 1,955.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,417.87/8,126.82 = 1,955.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,417.87x = 8,126.82 × 1,955.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,417.87x = 15,888,867.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,888,867.68/5,417.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,932.68

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