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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,377.61, 8,064.30 and 1,866.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,377.61, 8,064.30 and 1,866.65 is: 2,799.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,377.61 : 8,064.30 = 1,866.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,377.61/8,064.30 = 1,866.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,377.61x = 8,064.30 × 1,866.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,377.61x = 15,053,225.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,053,225.60/5,377.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,799.24

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