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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,346.71, 8,020.40 and 2,059.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,346.71, 8,020.40 and 2,059.82 is: 3,089.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,346.71 : 8,020.40 = 2,059.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,346.71/8,020.40 = 2,059.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,346.71x = 8,020.40 × 2,059.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,346.71x = 16,520,529.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,520,529.93/5,346.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,089.85

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