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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,374.10, 8,064.27 and 2,253.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,374.10, 8,064.27 and 2,253.86 is: 3,382.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,374.10 : 8,064.27 = 2,253.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,374.10/8,064.27 = 2,253.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,374.10x = 8,064.27 × 2,253.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,374.10x = 18,175,735.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,175,735.58/5,374.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,382.10

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