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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,348.03, 8,022.65 and 2,060.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,348.03, 8,022.65 and 2,060.64 is: 3,091.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,348.03 : 8,022.65 = 2,060.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,348.03/8,022.65 = 2,060.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,348.03x = 8,022.65 × 2,060.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,348.03x = 16,531,783.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,531,783.19/5,348.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,091.19

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