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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,355.74, 8,036.65 and 2,069.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,355.74, 8,036.65 and 2,069.06 is: 3,104.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,355.74 : 8,036.65 = 2,069.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,355.74/8,036.65 = 2,069.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,355.74x = 8,036.65 × 2,069.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,355.74x = 16,628,320.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,628,320.80/5,355.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,104.77

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