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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,344.02, 8,010.72 and 2,009.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,344.02, 8,010.72 and 2,009.88 is: 3,012.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,344.02 : 8,010.72 = 2,009.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,344.02/8,010.72 = 2,009.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,344.02x = 8,010.72 × 2,009.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,344.02x = 16,100,585.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,100,585.91/5,344.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,012.82

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