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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,368.97, 8,050.12 and 2,081.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,368.97, 8,050.12 and 2,081.32 is: 3,120.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,368.97 : 8,050.12 = 2,081.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,368.97/8,050.12 = 2,081.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,368.97x = 8,050.12 × 2,081.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,368.97x = 16,754,850.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,754,850.43/5,368.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,120.68

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