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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,350.14, 8,022.11 and 1,651.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,350.14, 8,022.11 and 1,651.37 is: 2,476.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,350.14 : 8,022.11 = 1,651.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,350.14/8,022.11 = 1,651.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,350.14x = 8,022.11 × 1,651.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,350.14x = 13,247,423.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,247,423.42/5,350.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,476.09

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