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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,347.18, 8,019.96 and 2,061.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,347.18, 8,019.96 and 2,061.82 is: 3,092.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,347.18 : 8,019.96 = 2,061.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,347.18/8,019.96 = 2,061.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,347.18x = 8,019.96 × 2,061.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,347.18x = 16,535,713.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,535,713.93/5,347.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,092.42

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