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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,349.60, 8,018.73 and 2,061.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,349.60, 8,018.73 and 2,061.27 is: 3,089.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,349.60 : 8,018.73 = 2,061.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,349.60/8,018.73 = 2,061.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,349.60x = 8,018.73 × 2,061.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,349.60x = 16,528,767.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,528,767.59/5,349.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,089.72

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