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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,364.52, 8,045.20 and 2,076.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,364.52, 8,045.20 and 2,076.83 is: 3,114.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,364.52 : 8,045.20 = 2,076.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,364.52/8,045.20 = 2,076.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,364.52x = 8,045.20 × 2,076.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,364.52x = 16,708,512.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,708,512.72/5,364.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,114.63

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