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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,375.39, 8,059.64 and 2,084.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,375.39, 8,059.64 and 2,084.97 is: 3,126.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,375.39 : 8,059.64 = 2,084.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,375.39/8,059.64 = 2,084.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,375.39x = 8,059.64 × 2,084.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,375.39x = 16,804,097.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,804,097.19/5,375.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,126.12

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