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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,372.52, 8,057.94 and 2,410.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,372.52, 8,057.94 and 2,410.35 is: 3,615.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,372.52 : 8,057.94 = 2,410.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,372.52/8,057.94 = 2,410.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,372.52x = 8,057.94 × 2,410.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,372.52x = 19,422,455.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,422,455.68/5,372.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,615.15

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