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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,349.24, 8,024.58 and 2,063.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,349.24, 8,024.58 and 2,063.34 is: 3,095.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,349.24 : 8,024.58 = 2,063.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,349.24/8,024.58 = 2,063.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,349.24x = 8,024.58 × 2,063.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,349.24x = 16,557,436.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,557,436.90/5,349.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,095.29

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