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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,473.68, 8,202.65 and 2,352.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,473.68, 8,202.65 and 2,352.81 is: 3,525.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,473.68 : 8,202.65 = 2,352.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,473.68/8,202.65 = 2,352.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,473.68x = 8,202.65 × 2,352.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,473.68x = 19,299,265.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,299,265.18/5,473.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,525.83

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