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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,377.53, 8,068.59 and 2,909.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,377.53, 8,068.59 and 2,909.46 is: 4,365.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,377.53 : 8,068.59 = 2,909.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,377.53/8,068.59 = 2,909.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,377.53x = 8,068.59 × 2,909.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,377.53x = 23,475,239.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,475,239.86/5,377.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,365.43

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