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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,371.92, 8,054.64 and 2,083.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,371.92, 8,054.64 and 2,083.32 is: 3,123.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,371.92 : 8,054.64 = 2,083.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,371.92/8,054.64 = 2,083.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,371.92x = 8,054.64 × 2,083.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,371.92x = 16,780,392.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,780,392.60/5,371.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,123.72

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