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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,361.98, 8,041.64 and 2,072.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,361.98, 8,041.64 and 2,072.96 is: 3,108.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,361.98 : 8,041.64 = 2,072.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,361.98/8,041.64 = 2,072.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,361.98x = 8,041.64 × 2,072.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,361.98x = 16,669,998.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,669,998.05/5,361.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,108.93

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