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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,339.81, 8,014.68 and 2,709.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,339.81, 8,014.68 and 2,709.18 is: 4,066.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,339.81 : 8,014.68 = 2,709.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,339.81/8,014.68 = 2,709.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,339.81x = 8,014.68 × 2,709.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,339.81x = 21,713,210.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,713,210.76/5,339.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,066.29

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