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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,374.52, 8,064.10 and 2,779.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,374.52, 8,064.10 and 2,779.28 is: 4,170.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,374.52 : 8,064.10 = 2,779.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,374.52/8,064.10 = 2,779.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,374.52x = 8,064.10 × 2,779.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,374.52x = 22,412,391.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,412,391.85/5,374.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,170.12

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