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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,370.60, 8,055.90 and 3,178.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,370.60, 8,055.90 and 3,178.20 is: 4,767.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,370.60 : 8,055.90 = 3,178.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,370.60/8,055.90 = 3,178.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,370.60x = 8,055.90 × 3,178.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,370.60x = 25,603,261.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,603,261.38/5,370.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,767.30

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