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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,374.16, 8,064.35 and 2,253.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,374.16, 8,064.35 and 2,253.89 is: 3,382.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,374.16 : 8,064.35 = 2,253.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,374.16/8,064.35 = 2,253.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,374.16x = 8,064.35 × 2,253.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,374.16x = 18,176,157.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,176,157.60/5,374.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,382.14

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