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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,356.77, 8,034.36 and 2,069.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,356.77, 8,034.36 and 2,069.46 is: 3,103.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,356.77 : 8,034.36 = 2,069.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,356.77/8,034.36 = 2,069.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,356.77x = 8,034.36 × 2,069.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,356.77x = 16,626,786.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,626,786.65/5,356.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,103.88

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