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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,375.48, 8,055.40 and 2,369.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,375.48, 8,055.40 and 2,369.86 is: 3,551.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,375.48 : 8,055.40 = 2,369.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,375.48/8,055.40 = 2,369.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,375.48x = 8,055.40 × 2,369.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,375.48x = 19,090,148.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,090,148.62/5,375.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,551.34

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