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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,350.36, 8,026.78 and 2,064.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,350.36, 8,026.78 and 2,064.60 is: 3,097.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,350.36 : 8,026.78 = 2,064.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,350.36/8,026.78 = 2,064.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,350.36x = 8,026.78 × 2,064.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,350.36x = 16,572,089.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,572,089.99/5,350.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,097.38

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