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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,377.08, 8,067.06 and 2,454.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,377.08, 8,067.06 and 2,454.60 is: 3,682.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,377.08 : 8,067.06 = 2,454.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,377.08/8,067.06 = 2,454.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,377.08x = 8,067.06 × 2,454.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,377.08x = 19,801,405.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,801,405.48/5,377.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,682.56

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