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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,375.94, 8,060.16 and 2,372.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,375.94, 8,060.16 and 2,372.52 is: 3,557.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,375.94 : 8,060.16 = 2,372.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,375.94/8,060.16 = 2,372.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,375.94x = 8,060.16 × 2,372.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,375.94x = 19,122,890.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,122,890.80/5,375.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,557.13

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