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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,353.84, 8,029.32 and 2,066.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,353.84, 8,029.32 and 2,066.32 is: 3,098.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,353.84 : 8,029.32 = 2,066.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,353.84/8,029.32 = 2,066.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,353.84x = 8,029.32 × 2,066.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,353.84x = 16,591,144.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,591,144.50/5,353.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,098.92

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