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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,362.49, 8,044.80 and 2,075.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,362.49, 8,044.80 and 2,075.61 is: 3,113.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,362.49 : 8,044.80 = 2,075.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,362.49/8,044.80 = 2,075.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,362.49x = 8,044.80 × 2,075.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,362.49x = 16,697,867.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,697,867.33/5,362.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,113.83

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