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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,373.96, 8,059.64 and 2,084.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,373.96, 8,059.64 and 2,084.96 is: 3,126.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,373.96 : 8,059.64 = 2,084.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,373.96/8,059.64 = 2,084.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,373.96x = 8,059.64 × 2,084.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,373.96x = 16,804,027.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,804,027.01/5,373.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,126.94

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