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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,363.52, 8,045.63 and 2,076.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,363.52, 8,045.63 and 2,076.64 is: 3,115.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,363.52 : 8,045.63 = 2,076.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,363.52/8,045.63 = 2,076.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,363.52x = 8,045.63 × 2,076.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,363.52x = 16,707,877.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,707,877.08/5,363.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,115.10

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