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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,377.82, 8,063.04 and 2,740.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,377.82, 8,063.04 and 2,740.22 is: 4,108.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,377.82 : 8,063.04 = 2,740.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,377.82/8,063.04 = 2,740.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,377.82x = 8,063.04 × 2,740.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,377.82x = 22,094,503.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,094,503.47/5,377.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,108.45

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