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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,373.54, 8,061.93 and 1,676.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,373.54, 8,061.93 and 1,676.16 is: 2,514.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,373.54 : 8,061.93 = 1,676.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,373.54/8,061.93 = 1,676.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,373.54x = 8,061.93 × 1,676.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,373.54x = 13,513,084.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,513,084.59/5,373.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,514.75

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