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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,376.27, 8,062.82 and 2,256.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,376.27, 8,062.82 and 2,256.18 is: 3,383.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,376.27 : 8,062.82 = 2,256.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,376.27/8,062.82 = 2,256.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,376.27x = 8,062.82 × 2,256.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,376.27x = 18,191,173.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,191,173.23/5,376.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,383.60

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