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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,346.51, 8,020.11 and 2,059.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,346.51, 8,020.11 and 2,059.62 is: 3,089.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,346.51 : 8,020.11 = 2,059.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,346.51/8,020.11 = 2,059.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,346.51x = 8,020.11 × 2,059.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,346.51x = 16,518,378.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,518,378.96/5,346.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,089.56

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