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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,374.16, 8,060.52 and 2,086.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,374.16, 8,060.52 and 2,086.94 is: 3,130.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,374.16 : 8,060.52 = 2,086.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,374.16/8,060.52 = 2,086.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,374.16x = 8,060.52 × 2,086.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,374.16x = 16,821,821.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,821,821.61/5,374.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,130.13

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