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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,346.20, 8,017.14 and 2,059.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,346.20, 8,017.14 and 2,059.40 is: 3,088.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,346.20 : 8,017.14 = 2,059.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,346.20/8,017.14 = 2,059.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,346.20x = 8,017.14 × 2,059.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,346.20x = 16,510,498.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,510,498.12/5,346.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,088.27

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