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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,371.11, 8,055.45 and 2,084.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,371.11, 8,055.45 and 2,084.94 is: 3,126.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,371.11 : 8,055.45 = 2,084.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,371.11/8,055.45 = 2,084.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,371.11x = 8,055.45 × 2,084.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,371.11x = 16,795,129.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,795,129.92/5,371.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,126.94

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