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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,345.39, 8,016.27 and 2,058.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,345.39, 8,016.27 and 2,058.21 is: 3,086.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,345.39 : 8,016.27 = 2,058.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,345.39/8,016.27 = 2,058.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,345.39x = 8,016.27 × 2,058.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,345.39x = 16,499,159.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,499,159.36/5,345.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,086.61

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