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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,376.20, 8,067.37 and 2,088.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,376.20, 8,067.37 and 2,088.87 is: 3,134.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,376.20 : 8,067.37 = 2,088.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,376.20/8,067.37 = 2,088.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,376.20x = 8,067.37 × 2,088.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,376.20x = 16,851,687.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,851,687.17/5,376.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,134.50

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