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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,356.29, 8,035.11 and 2,072.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,356.29, 8,035.11 and 2,072.28 is: 3,108.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,356.29 : 8,035.11 = 2,072.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,356.29/8,035.11 = 2,072.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,356.29x = 8,035.11 × 2,072.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,356.29x = 16,650,997.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,650,997.75/5,356.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,108.68

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