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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,350.81, 8,028.53 and 2,066.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,350.81, 8,028.53 and 2,066.22 is: 3,100.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,350.81 : 8,028.53 = 2,066.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,350.81/8,028.53 = 2,066.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,350.81x = 8,028.53 × 2,066.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,350.81x = 16,588,709.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,588,709.26/5,350.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,100.22

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