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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,366.67, 8,049.32 and 2,077.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,366.67, 8,049.32 and 2,077.51 is: 3,116.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,366.67 : 8,049.32 = 2,077.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,366.67/8,049.32 = 2,077.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,366.67x = 8,049.32 × 2,077.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,366.67x = 16,722,542.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,722,542.79/5,366.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,116.00

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