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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,371.76, 8,055.36 and 2,084.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,371.76, 8,055.36 and 2,084.24 is: 3,125.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,371.76 : 8,055.36 = 2,084.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,371.76/8,055.36 = 2,084.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,371.76x = 8,055.36 × 2,084.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,371.76x = 16,789,303.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,789,303.53/5,371.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,125.48

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