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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,369.54, 8,054.33 and 2,251.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,369.54, 8,054.33 and 2,251.71 is: 3,377.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,369.54 : 8,054.33 = 2,251.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,369.54/8,054.33 = 2,251.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,369.54x = 8,054.33 × 2,251.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,369.54x = 18,136,004.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,136,004.15/5,369.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,377.57

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