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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,375.23, 8,067.26 and 2,744.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,375.23, 8,067.26 and 2,744.65 is: 4,119.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,375.23 : 8,067.26 = 2,744.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,375.23/8,067.26 = 2,744.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,375.23x = 8,067.26 × 2,744.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,375.23x = 22,141,822.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,141,822.10/5,375.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,119.23

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