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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,437.52, 8,155.16 and 2,360.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,437.52, 8,155.16 and 2,360.08 is: 3,539.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,437.52 : 8,155.16 = 2,360.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,437.52/8,155.16 = 2,360.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,437.52x = 8,155.16 × 2,360.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,437.52x = 19,246,830.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,246,830.01/5,437.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,539.63

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