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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,437.07, 8,159.94 and 2,475.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,437.07, 8,159.94 and 2,475.77 is: 3,715.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,437.07 : 8,159.94 = 2,475.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,437.07/8,159.94 = 2,475.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,437.07x = 8,159.94 × 2,475.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,437.07x = 20,202,093.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,202,093.85/5,437.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,715.62

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