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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,377.55, 8,063.58 and 1,867.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,377.55, 8,063.58 and 1,867.19 is: 2,799.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,377.55 : 8,063.58 = 1,867.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,377.55/8,063.58 = 1,867.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,377.55x = 8,063.58 × 1,867.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,377.55x = 15,056,235.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,056,235.94/5,377.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,799.83

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