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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,350.10, 8,022.15 and 1,651.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,350.10, 8,022.15 and 1,651.28 is: 2,475.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,350.10 : 8,022.15 = 1,651.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,350.10/8,022.15 = 1,651.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,350.10x = 8,022.15 × 1,651.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,350.10x = 13,246,775.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,246,775.74/5,350.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,475.99

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