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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,371.60, 8,053.91 and 2,253.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,371.60, 8,053.91 and 2,253.61 is: 3,378.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,371.60 : 8,053.91 = 2,253.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,371.60/8,053.91 = 2,253.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,371.60x = 8,053.91 × 2,253.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,371.60x = 18,150,372.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,150,372.12/5,371.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,378.95

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