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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,355, 8,034.10 and 2,277.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,355, 8,034.10 and 2,277.24 is: 3,416.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,355 : 8,034.10 = 2,277.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,355/8,034.10 = 2,277.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,355x = 8,034.10 × 2,277.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,355x = 18,295,573.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,295,573.88/5,355
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,416.54

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