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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,362.62, 8,041.69 and 2,073.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,362.62, 8,041.69 and 2,073.81 is: 3,109.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,362.62 : 8,041.69 = 2,073.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,362.62/8,041.69 = 2,073.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,362.62x = 8,041.69 × 2,073.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,362.62x = 16,676,937.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,676,937.14/5,362.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,109.85

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