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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,375.23, 8,059.73 and 2,084.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,375.23, 8,059.73 and 2,084.47 is: 3,125.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,375.23 : 8,059.73 = 2,084.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,375.23/8,059.73 = 2,084.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,375.23x = 8,059.73 × 2,084.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,375.23x = 16,800,265.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,800,265.39/5,375.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,125.50

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