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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,377.34, 8,068.28 and 2,606.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,377.34, 8,068.28 and 2,606.07 is: 3,910.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,377.34 : 8,068.28 = 2,606.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,377.34/8,068.28 = 2,606.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,377.34x = 8,068.28 × 2,606.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,377.34x = 21,026,502.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,026,502.46/5,377.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,910.21

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