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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,346.60, 8,014.23 and 2,058.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,346.60, 8,014.23 and 2,058.27 is: 3,085.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,346.60 : 8,014.23 = 2,058.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,346.60/8,014.23 = 2,058.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,346.60x = 8,014.23 × 2,058.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,346.60x = 16,495,449.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,495,449.18/5,346.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,085.22

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