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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,347.10, 8,020.97 and 2,060.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,347.10, 8,020.97 and 2,060.19 is: 3,090.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,347.10 : 8,020.97 = 2,060.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,347.10/8,020.97 = 2,060.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,347.10x = 8,020.97 × 2,060.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,347.10x = 16,524,711.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,524,711.88/5,347.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,090.41

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