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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,374.82, 8,063.68 and 2,253.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,374.82, 8,063.68 and 2,253.18 is: 3,380.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,374.82 : 8,063.68 = 2,253.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,374.82/8,063.68 = 2,253.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,374.82x = 8,063.68 × 2,253.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,374.82x = 18,168,922.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,168,922.50/5,374.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,380.38

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