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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,376.72, 8,067.84 and 2,454.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,376.72, 8,067.84 and 2,454.66 is: 3,683.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,376.72 : 8,067.84 = 2,454.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,376.72/8,067.84 = 2,454.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,376.72x = 8,067.84 × 2,454.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,376.72x = 19,803,804.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,803,804.13/5,376.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,683.25

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