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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,347.78, 8,021.98 and 2,060.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,347.78, 8,021.98 and 2,060.88 is: 3,091.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,347.78 : 8,021.98 = 2,060.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,347.78/8,021.98 = 2,060.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,347.78x = 8,021.98 × 2,060.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,347.78x = 16,532,338.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,532,338.14/5,347.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,091.44

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