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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,368.94, 8,050.91 and 2,037.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,368.94, 8,050.91 and 2,037.81 is: 3,055.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,368.94 : 8,050.91 = 2,037.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,368.94/8,050.91 = 2,037.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,368.94x = 8,050.91 × 2,037.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,368.94x = 16,406,214.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,406,214.72/5,368.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,055.77

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