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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,377.42, 8,066.14 and 2,913.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,377.42, 8,066.14 and 2,913.40 is: 4,370.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,377.42 : 8,066.14 = 2,913.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,377.42/8,066.14 = 2,913.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,377.42x = 8,066.14 × 2,913.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,377.42x = 23,499,892.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,499,892.28/5,377.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,370.11

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