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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,377.20, 8,063.71 and 2,089.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,377.20, 8,063.71 and 2,089.86 is: 3,133.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,377.20 : 8,063.71 = 2,089.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,377.20/8,063.71 = 2,089.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,377.20x = 8,063.71 × 2,089.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,377.20x = 16,852,024.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,852,024.98/5,377.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,133.98

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