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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,372.16, 8,053.92 and 2,296.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,372.16, 8,053.92 and 2,296.32 is: 3,442.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,372.16 : 8,053.92 = 2,296.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,372.16/8,053.92 = 2,296.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,372.16x = 8,053.92 × 2,296.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,372.16x = 18,494,377.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,494,377.57/5,372.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,442.63

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