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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,335.56, 8,002.51 and 2,050.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,335.56, 8,002.51 and 2,050.20 is: 3,074.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,335.56 : 8,002.51 = 2,050.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,335.56/8,002.51 = 2,050.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,335.56x = 8,002.51 × 2,050.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,335.56x = 16,406,746.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,406,746.00/5,335.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,074.98

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