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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,347.38, 8,023.21 and 2,059.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,347.38, 8,023.21 and 2,059.59 is: 3,090.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,347.38 : 8,023.21 = 2,059.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,347.38/8,023.21 = 2,059.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,347.38x = 8,023.21 × 2,059.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,347.38x = 16,524,517.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,524,517.93/5,347.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,090.21

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