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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,360.09, 8,042.87 and 2,552.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,360.09, 8,042.87 and 2,552.09 is: 3,829.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,360.09 : 8,042.87 = 2,552.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,360.09/8,042.87 = 2,552.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,360.09x = 8,042.87 × 2,552.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,360.09x = 20,526,154.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,526,154.59/5,360.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,829.45

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