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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,363.10, 8,045.85 and 2,075.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,363.10, 8,045.85 and 2,075.90 is: 3,114.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,363.10 : 8,045.85 = 2,075.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,363.10/8,045.85 = 2,075.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,363.10x = 8,045.85 × 2,075.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,363.10x = 16,702,380.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,702,380.02/5,363.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,114.31

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