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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,348.76, 8,023.14 and 2,061.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,348.76, 8,023.14 and 2,061.78 is: 3,092.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,348.76 : 8,023.14 = 2,061.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,348.76/8,023.14 = 2,061.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,348.76x = 8,023.14 × 2,061.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,348.76x = 16,541,949.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,541,949.59/5,348.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,092.67

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