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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,377.68, 8,057.42 and 2,605.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,377.68, 8,057.42 and 2,605.68 is: 3,904.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,377.68 : 8,057.42 = 2,605.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,377.68/8,057.42 = 2,605.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,377.68x = 8,057.42 × 2,605.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,377.68x = 20,995,058.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,995,058.15/5,377.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,904.11

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