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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,362.76, 8,041.19 and 1,663.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,362.76, 8,041.19 and 1,663.96 is: 2,495.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,362.76 : 8,041.19 = 1,663.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,362.76/8,041.19 = 1,663.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,362.76x = 8,041.19 × 1,663.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,362.76x = 13,380,218.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,380,218.51/5,362.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,495.02

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