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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,350.60, 8,020.23 and 2,062.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,350.60, 8,020.23 and 2,062.27 is: 3,091.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,350.60 : 8,020.23 = 2,062.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,350.60/8,020.23 = 2,062.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,350.60x = 8,020.23 × 2,062.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,350.60x = 16,539,879.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,539,879.72/5,350.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,091.22

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