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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,623.03, 8,434.53 and 1,674.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,623.03, 8,434.53 and 1,674.27 is: 2,511.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,623.03 : 8,434.53 = 1,674.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,623.03/8,434.53 = 1,674.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,623.03x = 8,434.53 × 1,674.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,623.03x = 14,121,680.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,121,680.54/5,623.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,511.40

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