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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,373.93, 8,056.30 and 2,089.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,373.93, 8,056.30 and 2,089.38 is: 3,132.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,373.93 : 8,056.30 = 2,089.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,373.93/8,056.30 = 2,089.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,373.93x = 8,056.30 × 2,089.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,373.93x = 16,832,672.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,832,672.09/5,373.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,132.28

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