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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,365.79, 8,047.73 and 2,076.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,365.79, 8,047.73 and 2,076.17 is: 3,113.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,365.79 : 8,047.73 = 2,076.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,365.79/8,047.73 = 2,076.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,365.79x = 8,047.73 × 2,076.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,365.79x = 16,708,404.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,708,404.97/5,365.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,113.88

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