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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,352.87, 8,030.67 and 2,065.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,352.87, 8,030.67 and 2,065.08 is: 3,098.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,352.87 : 8,030.67 = 2,065.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,352.87/8,030.67 = 2,065.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,352.87x = 8,030.67 × 2,065.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,352.87x = 16,583,976.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,583,976.00/5,352.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,098.15

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