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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,364.05, 8,044.83 and 2,076.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,364.05, 8,044.83 and 2,076.26 is: 3,113.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,364.05 : 8,044.83 = 2,076.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,364.05/8,044.83 = 2,076.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,364.05x = 8,044.83 × 2,076.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,364.05x = 16,703,118.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,703,118.51/5,364.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,113.90

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