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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,371.53, 8,056.26 and 1,673.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,371.53, 8,056.26 and 1,673.79 is: 2,510.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,371.53 : 8,056.26 = 1,673.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,371.53/8,056.26 = 1,673.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,371.53x = 8,056.26 × 1,673.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,371.53x = 13,484,487.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,484,487.43/5,371.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,510.36

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