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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,341.50, 8,017.22 and 2,710.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,341.50, 8,017.22 and 2,710.87 is: 4,068.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,341.50 : 8,017.22 = 2,710.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,341.50/8,017.22 = 2,710.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,341.50x = 8,017.22 × 2,710.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,341.50x = 21,733,627.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,733,627.92/5,341.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,068.82

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