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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,343.27, 8,016.08 and 2,057.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,343.27, 8,016.08 and 2,057.91 is: 3,087.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,343.27 : 8,016.08 = 2,057.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,343.27/8,016.08 = 2,057.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,343.27x = 8,016.08 × 2,057.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,343.27x = 16,496,360.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,496,360.90/5,343.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,087.32

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