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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,372.56, 8,052.63 and 2,737.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,372.56, 8,052.63 and 2,737.54 is: 4,103.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,372.56 : 8,052.63 = 2,737.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,372.56/8,052.63 = 2,737.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,372.56x = 8,052.63 × 2,737.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,372.56x = 22,044,396.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,044,396.73/5,372.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,103.15

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