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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,372.51, 8,061.96 and 2,907.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,372.51, 8,061.96 and 2,907.28 is: 4,362.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,372.51 : 8,061.96 = 2,907.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,372.51/8,061.96 = 2,907.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,372.51x = 8,061.96 × 2,907.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,372.51x = 23,438,375.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,438,375.07/5,372.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,362.65

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