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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,372.51, 8,059.15 and 2,249.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,372.51, 8,059.15 and 2,249.37 is: 3,374.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,372.51 : 8,059.15 = 2,249.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,372.51/8,059.15 = 2,249.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,372.51x = 8,059.15 × 2,249.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,372.51x = 18,128,010.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,128,010.24/5,372.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,374.22

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