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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,375.03, 8,061.64 and 2,452.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,375.03, 8,061.64 and 2,452.66 is: 3,678.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,375.03 : 8,061.64 = 2,452.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,375.03/8,061.64 = 2,452.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,375.03x = 8,061.64 × 2,452.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,375.03x = 19,772,461.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,772,461.96/5,375.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,678.58

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