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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,368.63, 8,050.51 and 1,669.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,368.63, 8,050.51 and 1,669.77 is: 2,503.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,368.63 : 8,050.51 = 1,669.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,368.63/8,050.51 = 1,669.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,368.63x = 8,050.51 × 1,669.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,368.63x = 13,442,500.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,442,500.08/5,368.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,503.90

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