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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,360.66, 8,043.74 and 2,552.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,360.66, 8,043.74 and 2,552.67 is: 3,830.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,360.66 : 8,043.74 = 2,552.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,360.66/8,043.74 = 2,552.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,360.66x = 8,043.74 × 2,552.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,360.66x = 20,533,013.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,533,013.79/5,360.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,830.31

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