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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,339.94, 8,009.91 and 2,741.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,339.94, 8,009.91 and 2,741.22 is: 4,111.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,339.94 : 8,009.91 = 2,741.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,339.94/8,009.91 = 2,741.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,339.94x = 8,009.91 × 2,741.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,339.94x = 21,956,925.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,956,925.49/5,339.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,111.83

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