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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,651.30, 8,477.42 and 1,952.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,651.30, 8,477.42 and 1,952.03 is: 2,928.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,651.30 : 8,477.42 = 1,952.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,651.30/8,477.42 = 1,952.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,651.30x = 8,477.42 × 1,952.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,651.30x = 16,548,126.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,548,126.02/5,651.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,928.20

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