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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,365.76, 8,049 and 1,668.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,365.76, 8,049 and 1,668.02 is: 2,502.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,365.76 : 8,049 = 1,668.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,365.76/8,049 = 1,668.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,365.76x = 8,049 × 1,668.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,365.76x = 13,425,892.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,425,892.98/5,365.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,502.14

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