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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,335.78, 8,004.58 and 2,375.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,335.78, 8,004.58 and 2,375.30 is: 3,563.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,335.78 : 8,004.58 = 2,375.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,335.78/8,004.58 = 2,375.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,335.78x = 8,004.58 × 2,375.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,335.78x = 19,013,278.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,013,278.87/5,335.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,563.36

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