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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,375.03, 8,059.38 and 1,625.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,375.03, 8,059.38 and 1,625.69 is: 2,437.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,375.03 : 8,059.38 = 1,625.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,375.03/8,059.38 = 1,625.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,375.03x = 8,059.38 × 1,625.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,375.03x = 13,102,013.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,102,013.18/5,375.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,437.57

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