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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,377.94, 8,067.85 and 2,456.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,377.94, 8,067.85 and 2,456.54 is: 3,685.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,377.94 : 8,067.85 = 2,456.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,377.94/8,067.85 = 2,456.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,377.94x = 8,067.85 × 2,456.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,377.94x = 19,818,996.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,818,996.24/5,377.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,685.24

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