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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,372.58, 8,060.04 and 2,210.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,372.58, 8,060.04 and 2,210.04 is: 3,315.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,372.58 : 8,060.04 = 2,210.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,372.58/8,060.04 = 2,210.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,372.58x = 8,060.04 × 2,210.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,372.58x = 17,813,010.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,813,010.80/5,372.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,315.54

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