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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,351.60, 8,021.72 and 2,063.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,351.60, 8,021.72 and 2,063.28 is: 3,092.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,351.60 : 8,021.72 = 2,063.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,351.60/8,021.72 = 2,063.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,351.60x = 8,021.72 × 2,063.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,351.60x = 16,551,054.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,551,054.44/5,351.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,092.73

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