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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,370.03, 8,055.90 and 1,673.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,370.03, 8,055.90 and 1,673.11 is: 2,509.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,370.03 : 8,055.90 = 1,673.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,370.03/8,055.90 = 1,673.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,370.03x = 8,055.90 × 1,673.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,370.03x = 13,478,358.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,478,358.20/5,370.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,509.92

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