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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,377.27, 8,064.32 and 2,257.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,377.27, 8,064.32 and 2,257.18 is: 3,385.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,377.27 : 8,064.32 = 2,257.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,377.27/8,064.32 = 2,257.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,377.27x = 8,064.32 × 2,257.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,377.27x = 18,202,621.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,202,621.82/5,377.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,385.10

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