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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,376.35, 8,065.46 and 2,454.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,376.35, 8,065.46 and 2,454.95 is: 3,682.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,376.35 : 8,065.46 = 2,454.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,376.35/8,065.46 = 2,454.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,376.35x = 8,065.46 × 2,454.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,376.35x = 19,800,266.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,800,266.84/5,376.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,682.85

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