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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,376.48, 8,057.46 and 2,781.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,376.48, 8,057.46 and 2,781.24 is: 4,168.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,376.48 : 8,057.46 = 2,781.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,376.48/8,057.46 = 2,781.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,376.48x = 8,057.46 × 2,781.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,376.48x = 22,409,730.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,409,730.05/5,376.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,168.10

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