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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,381.37, 8,067.94 and 2,457.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,381.37, 8,067.94 and 2,457.63 is: 3,684.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,381.37 : 8,067.94 = 2,457.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,381.37/8,067.94 = 2,457.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,381.37x = 8,067.94 × 2,457.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,381.37x = 19,828,005.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,828,005.24/5,381.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,684.56

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