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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,337.07, 8,006.61 and 2,049.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,337.07, 8,006.61 and 2,049.91 is: 3,075.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,337.07 : 8,006.61 = 2,049.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,337.07/8,006.61 = 2,049.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,337.07x = 8,006.61 × 2,049.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,337.07x = 16,412,829.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,412,829.91/5,337.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,075.25

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