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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,340.54, 8,014.73 and 2,011.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,340.54, 8,014.73 and 2,011.91 is: 3,019.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,340.54 : 8,014.73 = 2,011.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,340.54/8,014.73 = 2,011.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,340.54x = 8,014.73 × 2,011.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,340.54x = 16,124,925.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,124,925.41/5,340.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,019.34

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