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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,364.83, 8,045.63 and 2,077.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,364.83, 8,045.63 and 2,077.14 is: 3,115.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,364.83 : 8,045.63 = 2,077.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,364.83/8,045.63 = 2,077.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,364.83x = 8,045.63 × 2,077.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,364.83x = 16,711,927.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,711,927.47/5,364.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,115.09

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