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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,337.63, 8,007.48 and 2,050.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,337.63, 8,007.48 and 2,050.49 is: 3,076.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,337.63 : 8,007.48 = 2,050.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,337.63/8,007.48 = 2,050.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,337.63x = 8,007.48 × 2,050.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,337.63x = 16,419,217.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,419,217.63/5,337.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,076.13

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