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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,347.75, 8,022.66 and 2,060.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,347.75, 8,022.66 and 2,060.62 is: 3,091.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,347.75 : 8,022.66 = 2,060.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,347.75/8,022.66 = 2,060.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,347.75x = 8,022.66 × 2,060.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,347.75x = 16,531,653.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,531,653.65/5,347.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,091.33

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