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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,372.84, 8,062.40 and 2,252.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,372.84, 8,062.40 and 2,252.61 is: 3,380.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,372.84 : 8,062.40 = 2,252.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,372.84/8,062.40 = 2,252.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,372.84x = 8,062.40 × 2,252.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,372.84x = 18,161,438.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,161,438.99/5,372.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,380.23

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