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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,373.46, 8,061.68 and 2,252.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,373.46, 8,061.68 and 2,252.73 is: 3,379.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,373.46 : 8,061.68 = 2,252.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,373.46/8,061.68 = 2,252.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,373.46x = 8,061.68 × 2,252.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,373.46x = 18,160,766.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,160,766.23/5,373.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,379.72

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