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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,360.13, 8,041.35 and 1,662.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,360.13, 8,041.35 and 1,662.29 is: 2,493.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,360.13 : 8,041.35 = 1,662.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,360.13/8,041.35 = 1,662.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,360.13x = 8,041.35 × 1,662.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,360.13x = 13,367,015.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,367,015.48/5,360.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,493.79

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