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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,377.68, 8,066.28 and 2,455.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,377.68, 8,066.28 and 2,455.95 is: 3,683.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,377.68 : 8,066.28 = 2,455.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,377.68/8,066.28 = 2,455.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,377.68x = 8,066.28 × 2,455.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,377.68x = 19,810,380.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,810,380.37/5,377.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,683.82

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