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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,350.22, 8,019.84 and 2,062.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,350.22, 8,019.84 and 2,062.02 is: 3,090.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,350.22 : 8,019.84 = 2,062.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,350.22/8,019.84 = 2,062.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,350.22x = 8,019.84 × 2,062.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,350.22x = 16,537,070.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,537,070.48/5,350.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,090.91

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