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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,423.96, 8,135.44 and 1,913.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,423.96, 8,135.44 and 1,913.22 is: 2,869.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,423.96 : 8,135.44 = 1,913.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,423.96/8,135.44 = 1,913.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,423.96x = 8,135.44 × 1,913.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,423.96x = 15,564,881.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,564,881.73/5,423.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,869.65

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