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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,373.59, 8,056.13 and 2,450.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,373.59, 8,056.13 and 2,450.30 is: 3,673.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,373.59 : 8,056.13 = 2,450.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,373.59/8,056.13 = 2,450.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,373.59x = 8,056.13 × 2,450.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,373.59x = 19,739,882.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,739,882.81/5,373.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,673.50

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