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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,368.47, 8,053.20 and 1,670.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,368.47, 8,053.20 and 1,670.73 is: 2,506.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,368.47 : 8,053.20 = 1,670.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,368.47/8,053.20 = 1,670.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,368.47x = 8,053.20 × 1,670.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,368.47x = 13,454,722.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,454,722.84/5,368.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,506.25

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