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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,348.60, 8,017.23 and 2,060.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,348.60, 8,017.23 and 2,060.27 is: 3,088.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,348.60 : 8,017.23 = 2,060.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,348.60/8,017.23 = 2,060.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,348.60x = 8,017.23 × 2,060.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,348.60x = 16,517,658.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,517,658.45/5,348.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,088.22

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