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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,375.31, 8,061.44 and 2,087.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,375.31, 8,061.44 and 2,087.70 is: 3,130.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,375.31 : 8,061.44 = 2,087.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,375.31/8,061.44 = 2,087.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,375.31x = 8,061.44 × 2,087.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,375.31x = 16,829,857.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,829,857.85/5,375.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,130.96

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