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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,370.60, 8,053.86 and 2,083.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,370.60, 8,053.86 and 2,083.27 is: 3,124.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,370.60 : 8,053.86 = 2,083.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,370.60/8,053.86 = 2,083.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,370.60x = 8,053.86 × 2,083.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,370.60x = 16,778,350.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,778,350.12/5,370.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,124.11

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