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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,344.27, 8,014.10 and 2,055.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,344.27, 8,014.10 and 2,055.06 is: 3,081.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,344.27 : 8,014.10 = 2,055.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,344.27/8,014.10 = 2,055.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,344.27x = 8,014.10 × 2,055.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,344.27x = 16,469,449.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,469,449.25/5,344.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,081.70

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