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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,355.28, 8,033.23 and 2,068.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,355.28, 8,033.23 and 2,068.39 is: 3,102.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,355.28 : 8,033.23 = 2,068.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,355.28/8,033.23 = 2,068.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,355.28x = 8,033.23 × 2,068.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,355.28x = 16,615,812.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,615,812.43/5,355.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,102.70

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