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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,375.77, 8,063.44 and 1,480.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,375.77, 8,063.44 and 1,480.07 is: 2,220.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,375.77 : 8,063.44 = 1,480.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,375.77/8,063.44 = 1,480.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,375.77x = 8,063.44 × 1,480.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,375.77x = 11,934,455.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,934,455.64/5,375.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,220.05

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