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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,355.92, 8,032.33 and 2,068.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,355.92, 8,032.33 and 2,068.27 is: 3,101.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,355.92 : 8,032.33 = 2,068.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,355.92/8,032.33 = 2,068.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,355.92x = 8,032.33 × 2,068.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,355.92x = 16,613,009.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,613,009.67/5,355.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,101.80

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