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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,369.64, 8,055.58 and 1,671.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,369.64, 8,055.58 and 1,671.72 is: 2,507.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,369.64 : 8,055.58 = 1,671.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,369.64/8,055.58 = 1,671.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,369.64x = 8,055.58 × 1,671.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,369.64x = 13,466,674.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,466,674.20/5,369.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,507.93

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