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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,054.08, 6,977.60 and 3,377.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,054.08, 6,977.60 and 3,377.92 is: 4,663.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,054.08 : 6,977.60 = 3,377.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,054.08/6,977.60 = 3,377.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,054.08x = 6,977.60 × 3,377.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,054.08x = 23,569,774.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,569,774.59/5,054.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,663.51

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