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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,346.33, 8,020.50 and 2,059.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,346.33, 8,020.50 and 2,059.14 is: 3,089.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,346.33 : 8,020.50 = 2,059.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,346.33/8,020.50 = 2,059.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,346.33x = 8,020.50 × 2,059.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,346.33x = 16,515,332.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,515,332.37/5,346.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,089.10

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