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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,366.62, 8,052.36 and 2,080.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,366.62, 8,052.36 and 2,080.45 is: 3,121.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,366.62 : 8,052.36 = 2,080.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,366.62/8,052.36 = 2,080.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,366.62x = 8,052.36 × 2,080.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,366.62x = 16,752,532.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,752,532.36/5,366.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,121.62

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