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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,366.70, 8,043.81 and 3,177.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,366.70, 8,043.81 and 3,177.27 is: 4,762.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,366.70 : 8,043.81 = 3,177.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,366.70/8,043.81 = 3,177.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,366.70x = 8,043.81 × 3,177.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,366.70x = 25,557,356.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,557,356.20/5,366.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,762.21

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