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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,492.70, 8,237.16 and 2,372.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,492.70, 8,237.16 and 2,372.58 is: 3,558.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,492.70 : 8,237.16 = 2,372.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,492.70/8,237.16 = 2,372.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,492.70x = 8,237.16 × 2,372.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,492.70x = 19,543,321.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,543,321.07/5,492.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,558.05

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