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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,375.27, 8,061.32 and 2,255.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,375.27, 8,061.32 and 2,255.18 is: 3,382.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,375.27 : 8,061.32 = 2,255.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,375.27/8,061.32 = 2,255.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,375.27x = 8,061.32 × 2,255.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,375.27x = 18,179,723.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,179,723.20/5,375.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,382.11

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