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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,375.70, 8,065.06 and 2,254.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,375.70, 8,065.06 and 2,254.97 is: 3,383.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,375.70 : 8,065.06 = 2,254.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,375.70/8,065.06 = 2,254.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,375.70x = 8,065.06 × 2,254.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,375.70x = 18,186,482.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,186,482.87/5,375.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,383.09

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