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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,329.53, 8,000.06 and 2,253.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,329.53, 8,000.06 and 2,253.69 is: 3,382.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,329.53 : 8,000.06 = 2,253.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,329.53/8,000.06 = 2,253.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,329.53x = 8,000.06 × 2,253.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,329.53x = 18,029,643.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,029,643.95/5,329.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,382.97

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