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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,375.60, 8,064.84 and 2,253.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,375.60, 8,064.84 and 2,253.92 is: 3,381.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,375.60 : 8,064.84 = 2,253.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,375.60/8,064.84 = 2,253.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,375.60x = 8,064.84 × 2,253.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,375.60x = 18,177,504.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,177,504.17/5,375.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,381.48

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