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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,362.47, 8,042.40 and 2,073.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,362.47, 8,042.40 and 2,073.48 is: 3,109.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,362.47 : 8,042.40 = 2,073.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,362.47/8,042.40 = 2,073.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,362.47x = 8,042.40 × 2,073.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,362.47x = 16,675,755.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,675,755.55/5,362.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,109.72

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