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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,373.04, 8,058.92 and 2,450.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,373.04, 8,058.92 and 2,450.56 is: 3,675.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,373.04 : 8,058.92 = 2,450.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,373.04/8,058.92 = 2,450.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,373.04x = 8,058.92 × 2,450.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,373.04x = 19,748,867.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,748,867.00/5,373.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,675.55

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