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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,350.28, 8,023.58 and 2,063.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,350.28, 8,023.58 and 2,063.09 is: 3,093.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,350.28 : 8,023.58 = 2,063.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,350.28/8,023.58 = 2,063.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,350.28x = 8,023.58 × 2,063.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,350.28x = 16,553,317.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,553,317.23/5,350.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,093.92

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