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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,382.84, 8,076.57 and 2,263.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,382.84, 8,076.57 and 2,263.55 is: 3,396.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,382.84 : 8,076.57 = 2,263.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,382.84/8,076.57 = 2,263.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,382.84x = 8,076.57 × 2,263.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,382.84x = 18,281,669.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,281,669.16/5,382.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,396.29

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