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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,375.55, 8,061.27 and 2,563.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,375.55, 8,061.27 and 2,563.89 is: 3,844.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,375.55 : 8,061.27 = 2,563.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,375.55/8,061.27 = 2,563.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,375.55x = 8,061.27 × 2,563.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,375.55x = 20,668,195.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,668,195.80/5,375.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,844.85

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