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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,373.27, 8,061.12 and 2,251.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,373.27, 8,061.12 and 2,251.74 is: 3,378.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,373.27 : 8,061.12 = 2,251.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,373.27/8,061.12 = 2,251.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,373.27x = 8,061.12 × 2,251.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,373.27x = 18,151,546.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,151,546.35/5,373.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,378.12

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