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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,375.67, 8,060.37 and 2,084.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,375.67, 8,060.37 and 2,084.91 is: 3,126.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,375.67 : 8,060.37 = 2,084.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,375.67/8,060.37 = 2,084.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,375.67x = 8,060.37 × 2,084.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,375.67x = 16,805,146.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,805,146.02/5,375.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,126.15

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