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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,372.86, 8,059.08 and 1,675.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,372.86, 8,059.08 and 1,675.42 is: 2,513.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,372.86 : 8,059.08 = 1,675.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,372.86/8,059.08 = 1,675.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,372.86x = 8,059.08 × 1,675.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,372.86x = 13,502,343.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,502,343.81/5,372.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,513.06

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