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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,348.52, 8,023.12 and 2,061.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,348.52, 8,023.12 and 2,061.62 is: 3,092.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,348.52 : 8,023.12 = 2,061.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,348.52/8,023.12 = 2,061.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,348.52x = 8,023.12 × 2,061.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,348.52x = 16,540,624.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,540,624.65/5,348.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,092.56

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