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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,350.51, 8,022.82 and 1,651.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,350.51, 8,022.82 and 1,651.72 is: 2,476.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,350.51 : 8,022.82 = 1,651.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,350.51/8,022.82 = 1,651.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,350.51x = 8,022.82 × 1,651.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,350.51x = 13,251,452.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,251,452.25/5,350.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,476.67

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