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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,350.12, 8,020.32 and 2,061.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,350.12, 8,020.32 and 2,061.04 is: 3,089.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,350.12 : 8,020.32 = 2,061.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,350.12/8,020.32 = 2,061.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,350.12x = 8,020.32 × 2,061.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,350.12x = 16,530,200.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,530,200.33/5,350.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,089.69

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