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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,348.83, 8,024.25 and 2,061.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,348.83, 8,024.25 and 2,061.64 is: 3,092.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,348.83 : 8,024.25 = 2,061.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,348.83/8,024.25 = 2,061.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,348.83x = 8,024.25 × 2,061.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,348.83x = 16,543,114.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,543,114.77/5,348.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,092.85

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