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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,377.35, 8,069.15 and 2,257.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,377.35, 8,069.15 and 2,257.11 is: 3,386.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,377.35 : 8,069.15 = 2,257.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,377.35/8,069.15 = 2,257.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,377.35x = 8,069.15 × 2,257.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,377.35x = 18,212,947.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,212,947.87/5,377.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,386.97

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