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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,335.14, 8,002.74 and 2,047.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,335.14, 8,002.74 and 2,047.44 is: 3,071.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,335.14 : 8,002.74 = 2,047.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,335.14/8,002.74 = 2,047.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,335.14x = 8,002.74 × 2,047.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,335.14x = 16,385,129.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,385,129.99/5,335.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,071.17

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