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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,372.28, 8,061.54 and 2,252.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,372.28, 8,061.54 and 2,252.02 is: 3,379.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,372.28 : 8,061.54 = 2,252.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,372.28/8,061.54 = 2,252.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,372.28x = 8,061.54 × 2,252.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,372.28x = 18,154,749.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,154,749.31/5,372.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,379.34

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