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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,357.30, 8,034.73 and 2,069.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,357.30, 8,034.73 and 2,069.51 is: 3,103.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,357.30 : 8,034.73 = 2,069.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,357.30/8,034.73 = 2,069.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,357.30x = 8,034.73 × 2,069.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,357.30x = 16,627,908.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,627,908.73/5,357.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,103.79

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