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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,343.96, 8,011.08 and 2,059.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,343.96, 8,011.08 and 2,059.51 is: 3,087.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,343.96 : 8,011.08 = 2,059.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,343.96/8,011.08 = 2,059.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,343.96x = 8,011.08 × 2,059.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,343.96x = 16,498,899.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,498,899.37/5,343.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,087.39

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