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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,375.50, 8,063.76 and 2,088.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,375.50, 8,063.76 and 2,088.85 is: 3,133.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,375.50 : 8,063.76 = 2,088.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,375.50/8,063.76 = 2,088.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,375.50x = 8,063.76 × 2,088.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,375.50x = 16,843,944.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,843,944.76/5,375.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,133.47

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