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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,373.51, 8,060.65 and 2,250.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,373.51, 8,060.65 and 2,250.37 is: 3,375.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,373.51 : 8,060.65 = 2,250.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,373.51/8,060.65 = 2,250.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,373.51x = 8,060.65 × 2,250.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,373.51x = 18,139,444.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,139,444.94/5,373.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,375.72

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