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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,373.28, 8,052.36 and 2,446.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,373.28, 8,052.36 and 2,446.48 is: 3,666.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,373.28 : 8,052.36 = 2,446.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,373.28/8,052.36 = 2,446.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,373.28x = 8,052.36 × 2,446.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,373.28x = 19,699,937.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,699,937.69/5,373.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,666.28

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