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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,363.52, 8,043.71 and 2,075.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,363.52, 8,043.71 and 2,075.83 is: 3,113.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,363.52 : 8,043.71 = 2,075.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,363.52/8,043.71 = 2,075.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,363.52x = 8,043.71 × 2,075.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,363.52x = 16,697,344.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,697,344.04/5,363.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,113.13

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