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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,375.06, 8,062.41 and 2,212.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,375.06, 8,062.41 and 2,212.39 is: 3,318.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,375.06 : 8,062.41 = 2,212.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,375.06/8,062.41 = 2,212.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,375.06x = 8,062.41 × 2,212.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,375.06x = 17,837,195.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,837,195.26/5,375.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,318.51

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