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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,337.13, 8,006.73 and 2,049.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,337.13, 8,006.73 and 2,049.98 is: 3,075.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,337.13 : 8,006.73 = 2,049.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,337.13/8,006.73 = 2,049.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,337.13x = 8,006.73 × 2,049.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,337.13x = 16,413,636.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,413,636.37/5,337.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,075.37

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