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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,366.52, 8,047.08 and 1,668

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,366.52, 8,047.08 and 1,668 is: 2,501.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,366.52 : 8,047.08 = 1,668 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,366.52/8,047.08 = 1,668/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,366.52x = 8,047.08 × 1,668
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,366.52x = 13,422,529.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,422,529.44/5,366.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,501.16

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