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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,376.72, 8,062.36 and 2,457.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,376.72, 8,062.36 and 2,457.08 is: 3,684.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,376.72 : 8,062.36 = 2,457.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,376.72/8,062.36 = 2,457.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,376.72x = 8,062.36 × 2,457.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,376.72x = 19,809,863.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,809,863.51/5,376.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,684.38

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