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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,350.56, 8,023.25 and 2,018.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,350.56, 8,023.25 and 2,018.72 is: 3,027.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,350.56 : 8,023.25 = 2,018.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,350.56/8,023.25 = 2,018.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,350.56x = 8,023.25 × 2,018.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,350.56x = 16,196,720.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,196,720.34/5,350.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,027.11

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