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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,347.83, 8,022.75 and 2,060.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,347.83, 8,022.75 and 2,060.64 is: 3,091.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,347.83 : 8,022.75 = 2,060.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,347.83/8,022.75 = 2,060.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,347.83x = 8,022.75 × 2,060.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,347.83x = 16,531,999.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,531,999.56/5,347.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,091.35

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