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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,345.34, 8,014.14 and 2,057.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,345.34, 8,014.14 and 2,057.82 is: 3,085.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,345.34 : 8,014.14 = 2,057.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,345.34/8,014.14 = 2,057.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,345.34x = 8,014.14 × 2,057.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,345.34x = 16,491,657.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,491,657.57/5,345.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,085.24

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