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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,376.76, 8,061.04 and 2,453.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,376.76, 8,061.04 and 2,453.02 is: 3,677.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,376.76 : 8,061.04 = 2,453.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,376.76/8,061.04 = 2,453.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,376.76x = 8,061.04 × 2,453.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,376.76x = 19,773,905.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,773,905.48/5,376.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,677.66

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