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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,365.38, 8,042.35 and 2,032.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,365.38, 8,042.35 and 2,032.09 is: 3,045.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,365.38 : 8,042.35 = 2,032.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,365.38/8,042.35 = 2,032.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,365.38x = 8,042.35 × 2,032.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,365.38x = 16,342,760.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,342,760.49/5,365.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,045.96

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