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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,627.49, 8,441.91 and 1,930.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,627.49, 8,441.91 and 1,930.38 is: 2,895.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,627.49 : 8,441.91 = 1,930.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,627.49/8,441.91 = 1,930.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,627.49x = 8,441.91 × 1,930.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,627.49x = 16,296,094.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,296,094.23/5,627.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,895.80

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