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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,370.30, 8,058.39 and 2,083.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,370.30, 8,058.39 and 2,083.52 is: 3,126.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,370.30 : 8,058.39 = 2,083.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,370.30/8,058.39 = 2,083.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,370.30x = 8,058.39 × 2,083.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,370.30x = 16,789,829.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,789,829.07/5,370.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,126.42

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