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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,358.67, 8,036.45 and 2,071.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,358.67, 8,036.45 and 2,071.02 is: 3,105.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,358.67 : 8,036.45 = 2,071.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,358.67/8,036.45 = 2,071.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,358.67x = 8,036.45 × 2,071.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,358.67x = 16,643,648.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,643,648.68/5,358.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,105.93

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