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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,373.96, 8,056.32 and 2,089.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,373.96, 8,056.32 and 2,089.38 is: 3,132.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,373.96 : 8,056.32 = 2,089.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,373.96/8,056.32 = 2,089.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,373.96x = 8,056.32 × 2,089.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,373.96x = 16,832,713.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,832,713.88/5,373.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,132.27

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