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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,372.54, 8,058.27 and 2,085.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,372.54, 8,058.27 and 2,085.62 is: 3,128.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,372.54 : 8,058.27 = 2,085.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,372.54/8,058.27 = 2,085.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,372.54x = 8,058.27 × 2,085.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,372.54x = 16,806,489.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,806,489.08/5,372.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,128.22

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