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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,376.48, 8,062.11 and 2,045.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,376.48, 8,062.11 and 2,045.31 is: 3,066.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,376.48 : 8,062.11 = 2,045.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,376.48/8,062.11 = 2,045.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,376.48x = 8,062.11 × 2,045.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,376.48x = 16,489,514.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,489,514.20/5,376.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,066.97

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