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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,372.34, 8,055.93 and 1,674.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,372.34, 8,055.93 and 1,674.63 is: 2,511.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,372.34 : 8,055.93 = 1,674.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,372.34/8,055.93 = 1,674.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,372.34x = 8,055.93 × 1,674.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,372.34x = 13,490,702.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,490,702.06/5,372.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,511.14

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