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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,350.04, 8,016.42 and 2,059.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,350.04, 8,016.42 and 2,059.28 is: 3,085.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,350.04 : 8,016.42 = 2,059.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,350.04/8,016.42 = 2,059.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,350.04x = 8,016.42 × 2,059.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,350.04x = 16,508,053.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,508,053.38/5,350.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,085.59

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