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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,351.36, 8,028.80 and 2,064.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,351.36, 8,028.80 and 2,064.96 is: 3,098.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,351.36 : 8,028.80 = 2,064.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,351.36/8,028.80 = 2,064.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,351.36x = 8,028.80 × 2,064.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,351.36x = 16,579,150.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,579,150.85/5,351.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,098.12

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