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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,352.86, 8,031.58 and 2,068.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,352.86, 8,031.58 and 2,068.24 is: 3,103.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,352.86 : 8,031.58 = 2,068.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,352.86/8,031.58 = 2,068.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,352.86x = 8,031.58 × 2,068.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,352.86x = 16,611,235.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,611,235.02/5,352.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,103.25

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