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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,376.57, 8,067.97 and 2,256.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,376.57, 8,067.97 and 2,256.30 is: 3,385.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,376.57 : 8,067.97 = 2,256.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,376.57/8,067.97 = 2,256.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,376.57x = 8,067.97 × 2,256.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,376.57x = 18,203,709.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,203,709.09/5,376.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,385.75

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