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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,376.32, 8,067.59 and 2,256.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,376.32, 8,067.59 and 2,256.05 is: 3,385.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,376.32 : 8,067.59 = 2,256.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,376.32/8,067.59 = 2,256.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,376.32x = 8,067.59 × 2,256.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,376.32x = 18,200,834.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,200,834.80/5,376.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,385.37

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