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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,347.68, 8,022.03 and 2,060.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,347.68, 8,022.03 and 2,060.22 is: 3,090.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,347.68 : 8,022.03 = 2,060.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,347.68/8,022.03 = 2,060.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,347.68x = 8,022.03 × 2,060.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,347.68x = 16,527,146.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,527,146.65/5,347.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,090.53

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