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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,348.39, 8,020.77 and 2,061.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,348.39, 8,020.77 and 2,061.21 is: 3,091.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,348.39 : 8,020.77 = 2,061.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,348.39/8,020.77 = 2,061.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,348.39x = 8,020.77 × 2,061.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,348.39x = 16,532,491.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,532,491.33/5,348.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,091.12

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