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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,373.97, 8,060.04 and 2,451.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,373.97, 8,060.04 and 2,451.59 is: 3,676.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,373.97 : 8,060.04 = 2,451.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,373.97/8,060.04 = 2,451.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,373.97x = 8,060.04 × 2,451.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,373.97x = 19,759,942.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,759,942.81/5,373.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,676.97

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