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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,352.08, 8,027.61 and 2,350.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,352.08, 8,027.61 and 2,350.42 is: 3,525.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,352.08 : 8,027.61 = 2,350.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,352.08/8,027.61 = 2,350.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,352.08x = 8,027.61 × 2,350.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,352.08x = 18,868,226.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,868,226.21/5,352.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,525.40

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