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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,373.96, 8,061.42 and 2,086.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,373.96, 8,061.42 and 2,086.80 is: 3,130.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,373.96 : 8,061.42 = 2,086.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,373.96/8,061.42 = 2,086.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,373.96x = 8,061.42 × 2,086.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,373.96x = 16,822,571.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,822,571.26/5,373.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,130.39

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