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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,462.52, 8,193.78 and 1,358.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,462.52, 8,193.78 and 1,358.52 is: 2,037.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,462.52 : 8,193.78 = 1,358.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,462.52/8,193.78 = 1,358.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,462.52x = 8,193.78 × 1,358.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,462.52x = 11,131,414.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,131,414.01/5,462.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,037.78

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