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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,437.57, 8,155.37 and 2,475.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,437.57, 8,155.37 and 2,475.31 is: 3,712.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,437.57 : 8,155.37 = 2,475.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,437.57/8,155.37 = 2,475.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,437.57x = 8,155.37 × 2,475.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,437.57x = 20,187,056.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,187,056.54/5,437.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,712.51

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