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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,371.93, 8,053.30 and 2,087.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,371.93, 8,053.30 and 2,087.38 is: 3,129.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,371.93 : 8,053.30 = 2,087.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,371.93/8,053.30 = 2,087.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,371.93x = 8,053.30 × 2,087.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,371.93x = 16,810,297.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,810,297.35/5,371.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,129.28

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