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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,377.04, 8,056.80 and 2,086.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,377.04, 8,056.80 and 2,086.40 is: 3,126.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,377.04 : 8,056.80 = 2,086.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,377.04/8,056.80 = 2,086.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,377.04x = 8,056.80 × 2,086.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,377.04x = 16,809,707.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,809,707.52/5,377.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,126.20

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