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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,373.53, 8,062.61 and 2,602.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,373.53, 8,062.61 and 2,602.28 is: 3,904.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,373.53 : 8,062.61 = 2,602.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,373.53/8,062.61 = 2,602.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,373.53x = 8,062.61 × 2,602.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,373.53x = 20,981,168.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,981,168.75/5,373.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,904.54

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