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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,373.54, 8,055.50 and 2,085.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,373.54, 8,055.50 and 2,085.85 is: 3,126.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,373.54 : 8,055.50 = 2,085.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,373.54/8,055.50 = 2,085.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,373.54x = 8,055.50 × 2,085.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,373.54x = 16,802,576.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,802,576.05/5,373.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,126.91

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