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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,377.48, 8,058.40 and 2,371.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,377.48, 8,058.40 and 2,371.86 is: 3,554.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,377.48 : 8,058.40 = 2,371.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,377.48/8,058.40 = 2,371.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,377.48x = 8,058.40 × 2,371.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,377.48x = 19,113,396.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,113,396.62/5,377.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,554.34

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