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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,610.54, 8,415.72 and 1,912.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,610.54, 8,415.72 and 1,912.72 is: 2,869.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,610.54 : 8,415.72 = 1,912.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,610.54/8,415.72 = 1,912.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,610.54x = 8,415.72 × 1,912.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,610.54x = 16,096,915.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,096,915.96/5,610.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,869.05

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