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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,472.23, 8,205.84 and 2,352.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,472.23, 8,205.84 and 2,352.11 is: 3,527.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,472.23 : 8,205.84 = 2,352.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,472.23/8,205.84 = 2,352.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,472.23x = 8,205.84 × 2,352.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,472.23x = 19,300,997.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,300,997.29/5,472.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,527.08

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