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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,369.79, 8,050.32 and 2,252.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,369.79, 8,050.32 and 2,252.10 is: 3,376.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,369.79 : 8,050.32 = 2,252.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,369.79/8,050.32 = 2,252.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,369.79x = 8,050.32 × 2,252.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,369.79x = 18,130,125.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,130,125.67/5,369.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,376.32

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