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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,347.22, 8,015.36 and 2,059.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,347.22, 8,015.36 and 2,059.02 is: 3,086.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,347.22 : 8,015.36 = 2,059.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,347.22/8,015.36 = 2,059.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,347.22x = 8,015.36 × 2,059.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,347.22x = 16,503,776.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,503,776.25/5,347.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,086.42

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