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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,370.63, 8,053.11 and 1,672.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,370.63, 8,053.11 and 1,672.17 is: 2,507.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,370.63 : 8,053.11 = 1,672.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,370.63/8,053.11 = 1,672.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,370.63x = 8,053.11 × 1,672.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,370.63x = 13,466,168.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,466,168.95/5,370.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,507.37

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