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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,361.32, 8,044.72 and 2,553.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,361.32, 8,044.72 and 2,553.33 is: 3,831.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,361.32 : 8,044.72 = 2,553.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,361.32/8,044.72 = 2,553.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,361.32x = 8,044.72 × 2,553.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,361.32x = 20,540,824.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,540,824.92/5,361.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,831.30

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