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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,377.46, 8,055.38 and 2,451.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,377.46, 8,055.38 and 2,451.74 is: 3,672.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,377.46 : 8,055.38 = 2,451.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,377.46/8,055.38 = 2,451.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,377.46x = 8,055.38 × 2,451.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,377.46x = 19,749,663.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,749,663.21/5,377.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,672.68

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