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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,348.06, 8,019.95 and 2,059.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,348.06, 8,019.95 and 2,059.32 is: 3,088.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,348.06 : 8,019.95 = 2,059.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,348.06/8,019.95 = 2,059.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,348.06x = 8,019.95 × 2,059.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,348.06x = 16,515,633.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,515,633.14/5,348.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,088.16

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