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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,377.29, 8,063.16 and 2,413.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,377.29, 8,063.16 and 2,413.19 is: 3,618.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,377.29 : 8,063.16 = 2,413.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,377.29/8,063.16 = 2,413.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,377.29x = 8,063.16 × 2,413.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,377.29x = 19,457,926.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,457,926.60/5,377.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,618.54

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