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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,374.97, 8,063.61 and 2,088.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,374.97, 8,063.61 and 2,088.06 is: 3,132.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,374.97 : 8,063.61 = 2,088.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,374.97/8,063.61 = 2,088.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,374.97x = 8,063.61 × 2,088.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,374.97x = 16,837,263.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,837,263.43/5,374.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,132.53

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