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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,366.52, 8,051.01 and 1,668.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,366.52, 8,051.01 and 1,668.54 is: 2,503.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,366.52 : 8,051.01 = 1,668.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,366.52/8,051.01 = 1,668.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,366.52x = 8,051.01 × 1,668.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,366.52x = 13,433,432.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,433,432.23/5,366.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,503.19

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