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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,376.31, 8,062.40 and 2,088.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,376.31, 8,062.40 and 2,088.97 is: 3,132.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,376.31 : 8,062.40 = 2,088.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,376.31/8,062.40 = 2,088.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,376.31x = 8,062.40 × 2,088.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,376.31x = 16,842,111.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,842,111.73/5,376.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,132.65

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