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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,365.02, 8,045.96 and 2,077.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,365.02, 8,045.96 and 2,077.34 is: 3,115.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,365.02 : 8,045.96 = 2,077.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,365.02/8,045.96 = 2,077.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,365.02x = 8,045.96 × 2,077.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,365.02x = 16,714,143.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,714,143.93/5,365.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,115.39

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