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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,360.32, 8,043.22 and 2,552.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,360.32, 8,043.22 and 2,552.33 is: 3,829.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,360.32 : 8,043.22 = 2,552.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,360.32/8,043.22 = 2,552.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,360.32x = 8,043.22 × 2,552.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,360.32x = 20,528,975.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,528,975.00/5,360.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,829.80

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