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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,363.55, 8,048.36 and 2,076.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,363.55, 8,048.36 and 2,076.87 is: 3,116.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,363.55 : 8,048.36 = 2,076.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,363.55/8,048.36 = 2,076.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,363.55x = 8,048.36 × 2,076.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,363.55x = 16,715,432.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,715,432.81/5,363.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,116.49

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