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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,348.88, 8,023.33 and 2,063.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,348.88, 8,023.33 and 2,063.52 is: 3,095.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,348.88 : 8,023.33 = 2,063.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,348.88/8,023.33 = 2,063.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,348.88x = 8,023.33 × 2,063.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,348.88x = 16,556,301.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,556,301.92/5,348.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,095.28

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