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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,377.72, 8,065.36 and 2,044.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,377.72, 8,065.36 and 2,044.78 is: 3,066.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,377.72 : 8,065.36 = 2,044.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,377.72/8,065.36 = 2,044.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,377.72x = 8,065.36 × 2,044.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,377.72x = 16,491,889.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,491,889.45/5,377.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,066.71

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