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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,347.72, 8,021.48 and 1,452.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,347.72, 8,021.48 and 1,452.04 is: 2,178.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,347.72 : 8,021.48 = 1,452.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,347.72/8,021.48 = 1,452.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,347.72x = 8,021.48 × 1,452.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,347.72x = 11,647,509.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,647,509.82/5,347.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,178.03

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