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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,366.53, 8,051.03 and 1,668.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,366.53, 8,051.03 and 1,668.55 is: 2,503.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,366.53 : 8,051.03 = 1,668.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,366.53/8,051.03 = 1,668.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,366.53x = 8,051.03 × 1,668.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,366.53x = 13,433,546.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,433,546.11/5,366.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,503.21

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