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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,371.88, 8,055.59 and 2,083.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,371.88, 8,055.59 and 2,083.10 is: 3,123.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,371.88 : 8,055.59 = 2,083.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,371.88/8,055.59 = 2,083.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,371.88x = 8,055.59 × 2,083.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,371.88x = 16,780,548.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,780,548.84/5,371.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,123.78

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