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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,347.10, 8,014.98 and 2,058.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,347.10, 8,014.98 and 2,058.77 is: 3,085.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,347.10 : 8,014.98 = 2,058.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,347.10/8,014.98 = 2,058.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,347.10x = 8,014.98 × 2,058.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,347.10x = 16,501,000.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,501,000.37/5,347.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,085.97

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