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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,366.22, 8,050.35 and 1,668.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,366.22, 8,050.35 and 1,668.31 is: 2,502.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,366.22 : 8,050.35 = 1,668.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,366.22/8,050.35 = 1,668.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,366.22x = 8,050.35 × 1,668.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,366.22x = 13,430,510.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,430,510.82/5,366.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,502.79

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