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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,377.57, 8,066.32 and 3,036.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,377.57, 8,066.32 and 3,036.50 is: 4,554.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,377.57 : 8,066.32 = 3,036.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,377.57/8,066.32 = 3,036.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,377.57x = 8,066.32 × 3,036.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,377.57x = 24,493,363.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,493,363.01/5,377.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,554.73

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