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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,376.10, 8,061.45 and 2,451.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,376.10, 8,061.45 and 2,451.10 is: 3,675.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,376.10 : 8,061.45 = 2,451.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,376.10/8,061.45 = 2,451.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,376.10x = 8,061.45 × 2,451.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,376.10x = 19,759,420.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,759,420.10/5,376.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,675.42

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