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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,371.96, 8,058.30 and 2,084.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,371.96, 8,058.30 and 2,084.44 is: 3,126.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,371.96 : 8,058.30 = 2,084.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,371.96/8,058.30 = 2,084.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,371.96x = 8,058.30 × 2,084.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,371.96x = 16,797,042.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,797,042.85/5,371.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,126.80

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