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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,376.51, 8,060.15 and 2,042.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,376.51, 8,060.15 and 2,042.89 is: 3,062.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,376.51 : 8,060.15 = 2,042.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,376.51/8,060.15 = 2,042.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,376.51x = 8,060.15 × 2,042.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,376.51x = 16,465,984.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,465,984.79/5,376.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,062.58

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