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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,371.17, 8,056.77 and 1,673.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,371.17, 8,056.77 and 1,673.52 is: 2,510.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,371.17 : 8,056.77 = 1,673.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,371.17/8,056.77 = 1,673.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,371.17x = 8,056.77 × 1,673.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,371.17x = 13,483,165.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,483,165.73/5,371.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,510.28

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