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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,376.66, 8,060.64 and 2,300.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,376.66, 8,060.64 and 2,300.82 is: 3,449.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,376.66 : 8,060.64 = 2,300.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,376.66/8,060.64 = 2,300.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,376.66x = 8,060.64 × 2,300.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,376.66x = 18,546,081.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,546,081.72/5,376.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,449.37

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