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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,373.50, 8,060.13 and 2,210.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,373.50, 8,060.13 and 2,210.24 is: 3,315.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,373.50 : 8,060.13 = 2,210.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,373.50/8,060.13 = 2,210.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,373.50x = 8,060.13 × 2,210.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,373.50x = 17,814,841.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,814,841.88/5,373.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,315.32

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