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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,351.39, 8,027.42 and 2,064.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,351.39, 8,027.42 and 2,064.44 is: 3,096.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,351.39 : 8,027.42 = 2,064.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,351.39/8,027.42 = 2,064.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,351.39x = 8,027.42 × 2,064.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,351.39x = 16,572,126.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,572,126.94/5,351.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,096.79

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