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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,377.48, 8,067.23 and 1,867.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,377.48, 8,067.23 and 1,867.35 is: 2,801.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,377.48 : 8,067.23 = 1,867.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,377.48/8,067.23 = 1,867.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,377.48x = 8,067.23 × 1,867.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,377.48x = 15,064,341.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,064,341.94/5,377.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,801.38

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