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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,366.39, 8,049.33 and 1,668.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,366.39, 8,049.33 and 1,668.53 is: 2,502.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,366.39 : 8,049.33 = 1,668.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,366.39/8,049.33 = 1,668.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,366.39x = 8,049.33 × 1,668.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,366.39x = 13,430,568.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,430,568.71/5,366.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,502.72

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