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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,362.02, 8,040.97 and 1,663.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,362.02, 8,040.97 and 1,663.26 is: 2,494.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,362.02 : 8,040.97 = 1,663.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,362.02/8,040.97 = 1,663.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,362.02x = 8,040.97 × 1,663.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,362.02x = 13,374,223.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,374,223.76/5,362.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,494.25

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