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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,372.25, 8,052.56 and 2,253.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,372.25, 8,052.56 and 2,253.95 is: 3,378.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,372.25 : 8,052.56 = 2,253.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,372.25/8,052.56 = 2,253.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,372.25x = 8,052.56 × 2,253.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,372.25x = 18,150,016.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,150,016.08/5,372.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,378.48

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