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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,373.54, 8,059.39 and 2,451.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,373.54, 8,059.39 and 2,451.16 is: 3,676.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,373.54 : 8,059.39 = 2,451.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,373.54/8,059.39 = 2,451.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,373.54x = 8,059.39 × 2,451.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,373.54x = 19,754,814.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,754,814.10/5,373.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,676.32

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