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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,350.63, 8,022.86 and 1,651.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,350.63, 8,022.86 and 1,651.87 is: 2,476.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,350.63 : 8,022.86 = 1,651.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,350.63/8,022.86 = 1,651.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,350.63x = 8,022.86 × 1,651.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,350.63x = 13,252,721.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,252,721.75/5,350.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,476.85

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