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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,375.57, 8,064.81 and 2,253.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,375.57, 8,064.81 and 2,253.93 is: 3,381.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,375.57 : 8,064.81 = 2,253.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,375.57/8,064.81 = 2,253.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,375.57x = 8,064.81 × 2,253.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,375.57x = 18,177,517.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,177,517.20/5,375.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,381.51

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