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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,337.51, 8,006.66 and 2,050.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,337.51, 8,006.66 and 2,050.61 is: 3,076.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,337.51 : 8,006.66 = 2,050.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,337.51/8,006.66 = 2,050.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,337.51x = 8,006.66 × 2,050.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,337.51x = 16,418,516.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,418,516.80/5,337.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,076.06

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