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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,360.07, 8,040.69 and 2,072.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,360.07, 8,040.69 and 2,072.64 is: 3,109.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,360.07 : 8,040.69 = 2,072.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,360.07/8,040.69 = 2,072.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,360.07x = 8,040.69 × 2,072.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,360.07x = 16,665,455.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,665,455.72/5,360.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,109.19

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