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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,377.66, 8,059.60 and 2,906.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,377.66, 8,059.60 and 2,906.35 is: 4,355.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,377.66 : 8,059.60 = 2,906.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,377.66/8,059.60 = 2,906.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,377.66x = 8,059.60 × 2,906.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,377.66x = 23,424,018.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,424,018.46/5,377.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,355.80

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