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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,456.91, 8,186.40 and 1,947

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,456.91, 8,186.40 and 1,947 is: 2,920.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,456.91 : 8,186.40 = 1,947 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,456.91/8,186.40 = 1,947/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,456.91x = 8,186.40 × 1,947
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,456.91x = 15,938,920.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,938,920.80/5,456.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,920.87

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