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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,373.35, 8,063.15 and 2,253.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,373.35, 8,063.15 and 2,253.11 is: 3,380.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,373.35 : 8,063.15 = 2,253.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,373.35/8,063.15 = 2,253.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,373.35x = 8,063.15 × 2,253.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,373.35x = 18,167,163.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,167,163.90/5,373.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,380.98

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