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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,375.38, 8,066.25 and 2,910.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,375.38, 8,066.25 and 2,910.15 is: 4,366.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,375.38 : 8,066.25 = 2,910.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,375.38/8,066.25 = 2,910.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,375.38x = 8,066.25 × 2,910.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,375.38x = 23,473,997.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,473,997.44/5,375.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,366.95

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