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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,360.03, 8,042.79 and 2,552.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,360.03, 8,042.79 and 2,552.05 is: 3,829.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,360.03 : 8,042.79 = 2,552.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,360.03/8,042.79 = 2,552.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,360.03x = 8,042.79 × 2,552.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,360.03x = 20,525,562.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,525,562.01/5,360.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,829.37

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