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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,375.26, 8,062.12 and 2,213.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,375.26, 8,062.12 and 2,213.83 is: 3,320.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,375.26 : 8,062.12 = 2,213.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,375.26/8,062.12 = 2,213.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,375.26x = 8,062.12 × 2,213.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,375.26x = 17,848,163.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,848,163.12/5,375.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,320.43

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