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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,418.69, 8,128.03 and 1,955.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,418.69, 8,128.03 and 1,955.13 is: 2,932.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,418.69 : 8,128.03 = 1,955.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,418.69/8,128.03 = 1,955.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,418.69x = 8,128.03 × 1,955.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,418.69x = 15,891,355.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,891,355.29/5,418.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,932.69

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