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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,369.28, 8,056.32 and 2,082.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,369.28, 8,056.32 and 2,082.63 is: 3,124.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,369.28 : 8,056.32 = 2,082.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,369.28/8,056.32 = 2,082.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,369.28x = 8,056.32 × 2,082.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,369.28x = 16,778,333.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,778,333.72/5,369.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,124.88

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