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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,341.14, 8,011.71 and 3,047.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,341.14, 8,011.71 and 3,047.22 is: 4,570.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,341.14 : 8,011.71 = 3,047.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,341.14/8,011.71 = 3,047.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,341.14x = 8,011.71 × 3,047.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,341.14x = 24,413,442.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,413,442.95/5,341.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,570.83

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