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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,376.26, 8,061.26 and 2,085.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,376.26, 8,061.26 and 2,085.51 is: 3,127.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,376.26 : 8,061.26 = 2,085.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,376.26/8,061.26 = 2,085.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,376.26x = 8,061.26 × 2,085.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,376.26x = 16,811,827.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,811,827.92/5,376.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,127.05

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