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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,354.32, 8,032.84 and 2,066.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,354.32, 8,032.84 and 2,066.53 is: 3,100.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,354.32 : 8,032.84 = 2,066.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,354.32/8,032.84 = 2,066.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,354.32x = 8,032.84 × 2,066.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,354.32x = 16,600,104.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,600,104.85/5,354.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,100.32

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