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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,341.72, 8,012.49 and 2,055.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,341.72, 8,012.49 and 2,055.52 is: 3,083.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,341.72 : 8,012.49 = 2,055.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,341.72/8,012.49 = 2,055.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,341.72x = 8,012.49 × 2,055.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,341.72x = 16,469,823.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,469,823.17/5,341.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,083.25

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