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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,374.57, 8,063.31 and 2,252.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,374.57, 8,063.31 and 2,252.93 is: 3,380.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,374.57 : 8,063.31 = 2,252.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,374.57/8,063.31 = 2,252.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,374.57x = 8,063.31 × 2,252.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,374.57x = 18,166,093.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,166,093.16/5,374.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,380.01

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