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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,336.76, 8,006.52 and 2,050.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,336.76, 8,006.52 and 2,050.14 is: 3,075.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,336.76 : 8,006.52 = 2,050.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,336.76/8,006.52 = 2,050.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,336.76x = 8,006.52 × 2,050.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,336.76x = 16,414,486.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,414,486.91/5,336.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,075.74

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