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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,387.54, 8,075.31 and 2,266.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,387.54, 8,075.31 and 2,266.62 is: 3,397.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,387.54 : 8,075.31 = 2,266.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,387.54/8,075.31 = 2,266.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,387.54x = 8,075.31 × 2,266.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,387.54x = 18,303,659.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,303,659.15/5,387.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,397.41

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