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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,375.85, 8,066.90 and 2,255.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,375.85, 8,066.90 and 2,255.61 is: 3,384.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,375.85 : 8,066.90 = 2,255.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,375.85/8,066.90 = 2,255.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,375.85x = 8,066.90 × 2,255.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,375.85x = 18,195,769.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,195,769.03/5,375.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,384.72

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