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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,347.96, 8,021.94 and 2,062.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,347.96, 8,021.94 and 2,062.60 is: 3,093.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,347.96 : 8,021.94 = 2,062.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,347.96/8,021.94 = 2,062.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,347.96x = 8,021.94 × 2,062.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,347.96x = 16,546,053.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,546,053.44/5,347.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,093.90

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