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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,373.28, 8,063.04 and 2,253.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,373.28, 8,063.04 and 2,253.02 is: 3,380.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,373.28 : 8,063.04 = 2,253.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,373.28/8,063.04 = 2,253.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,373.28x = 8,063.04 × 2,253.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,373.28x = 18,166,190.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,166,190.38/5,373.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,380.84

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