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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,371.52, 8,056.67 and 2,086.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,371.52, 8,056.67 and 2,086.97 is: 3,130.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,371.52 : 8,056.67 = 2,086.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,371.52/8,056.67 = 2,086.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,371.52x = 8,056.67 × 2,086.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,371.52x = 16,813,977.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,813,977.87/5,371.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,130.21

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