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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,392.76, 8,089.20 and 2,061.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,392.76, 8,089.20 and 2,061.23 is: 3,091.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,392.76 : 8,089.20 = 2,061.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,392.76/8,089.20 = 2,061.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,392.76x = 8,089.20 × 2,061.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,392.76x = 16,673,661.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,673,661.27/5,392.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,091.86

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