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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,395.36, 8,087.52 and 2,475.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,395.36, 8,087.52 and 2,475.84 is: 3,711.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,395.36 : 8,087.52 = 2,475.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,395.36/8,087.52 = 2,475.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,395.36x = 8,087.52 × 2,475.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,395.36x = 20,023,405.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,023,405.52/5,395.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,711.23

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