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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,369.59, 8,051.65 and 2,083.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,369.59, 8,051.65 and 2,083.62 is: 3,124.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,369.59 : 8,051.65 = 2,083.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,369.59/8,051.65 = 2,083.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,369.59x = 8,051.65 × 2,083.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,369.59x = 16,776,568.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,776,568.55/5,369.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,124.37

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