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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,341.74, 8,017.59 and 2,711.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,341.74, 8,017.59 and 2,711.11 is: 4,069.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,341.74 : 8,017.59 = 2,711.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,341.74/8,017.59 = 2,711.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,341.74x = 8,017.59 × 2,711.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,341.74x = 21,736,568.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,736,568.42/5,341.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,069.19

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