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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,375.52, 8,065.59 and 2,780.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,375.52, 8,065.59 and 2,780.28 is: 4,171.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,375.52 : 8,065.59 = 2,780.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,375.52/8,065.59 = 2,780.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,375.52x = 8,065.59 × 2,780.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,375.52x = 22,424,598.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,424,598.57/5,375.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,171.61

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