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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,363.08, 8,038.88 and 2,029.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,363.08, 8,038.88 and 2,029.76 is: 3,042.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,363.08 : 8,038.88 = 2,029.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,363.08/8,038.88 = 2,029.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,363.08x = 8,038.88 × 2,029.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,363.08x = 16,316,984.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,316,984.48/5,363.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,042.47

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