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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,491.26, 8,230.98 and 2,372.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,491.26, 8,230.98 and 2,372.73 is: 3,556.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,491.26 : 8,230.98 = 2,372.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,491.26/8,230.98 = 2,372.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,491.26x = 8,230.98 × 2,372.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,491.26x = 19,529,893.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,529,893.18/5,491.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,556.54

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