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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,377.77, 8,068.97 and 2,782.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,377.77, 8,068.97 and 2,782.53 is: 4,174.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,377.77 : 8,068.97 = 2,782.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,377.77/8,068.97 = 2,782.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,377.77x = 8,068.97 × 2,782.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,377.77x = 22,452,137.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,452,137.18/5,377.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,174.99

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