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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,376.17, 8,061.12 and 2,085.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,376.17, 8,061.12 and 2,085.42 is: 3,126.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,376.17 : 8,061.12 = 2,085.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,376.17/8,061.12 = 2,085.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,376.17x = 8,061.12 × 2,085.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,376.17x = 16,810,820.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,810,820.87/5,376.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,126.92

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