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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,372.64, 8,056.08 and 2,451.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,372.64, 8,056.08 and 2,451.60 is: 3,676.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,372.64 : 8,056.08 = 2,451.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,372.64/8,056.08 = 2,451.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,372.64x = 8,056.08 × 2,451.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,372.64x = 19,750,285.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,750,285.73/5,372.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,676.09

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