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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,663.39, 8,453.64 and 5,251.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,663.39, 8,453.64 and 5,251.73 is: 7,839.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,663.39 : 8,453.64 = 5,251.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,663.39/8,453.64 = 5,251.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,663.39x = 8,453.64 × 5,251.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,663.39x = 44,396,192.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,396,192.53/5,663.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,839.16

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