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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,363.82, 8,047.50 and 2,076.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,363.82, 8,047.50 and 2,076.93 is: 3,116.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,363.82 : 8,047.50 = 2,076.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,363.82/8,047.50 = 2,076.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,363.82x = 8,047.50 × 2,076.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,363.82x = 16,714,094.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,714,094.18/5,363.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,116.08

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