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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,347.66, 8,018.41 and 2,060.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,347.66, 8,018.41 and 2,060.33 is: 3,089.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,347.66 : 8,018.41 = 2,060.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,347.66/8,018.41 = 2,060.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,347.66x = 8,018.41 × 2,060.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,347.66x = 16,520,525.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,520,525.43/5,347.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,089.30

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