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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,377.80, 8,064.66 and 3,035.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,377.80, 8,064.66 and 3,035.28 is: 4,551.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,377.80 : 8,064.66 = 3,035.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,377.80/8,064.66 = 3,035.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,377.80x = 8,064.66 × 3,035.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,377.80x = 24,478,501.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,478,501.20/5,377.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,551.77

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