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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,837.40, 8,756.37 and 1,942.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,837.40, 8,756.37 and 1,942.11 is: 2,913.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,837.40 : 8,756.37 = 1,942.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,837.40/8,756.37 = 1,942.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,837.40x = 8,756.37 × 1,942.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,837.40x = 17,005,833.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,005,833.74/5,837.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,913.25

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