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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,362.03, 8,045.07 and 2,075.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,362.03, 8,045.07 and 2,075.32 is: 3,113.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,362.03 : 8,045.07 = 2,075.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,362.03/8,045.07 = 2,075.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,362.03x = 8,045.07 × 2,075.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,362.03x = 16,696,094.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,696,094.67/5,362.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,113.76

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