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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,373.59, 8,063.52 and 2,253.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,373.59, 8,063.52 and 2,253.36 is: 3,381.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,373.59 : 8,063.52 = 2,253.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,373.59/8,063.52 = 2,253.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,373.59x = 8,063.52 × 2,253.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,373.59x = 18,170,013.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,170,013.43/5,373.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,381.35

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