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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,341.91, 8,007.17 and 2,711.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,341.91, 8,007.17 and 2,711.39 is: 4,064.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,341.91 : 8,007.17 = 2,711.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,341.91/8,007.17 = 2,711.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,341.91x = 8,007.17 × 2,711.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,341.91x = 21,710,507.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,710,507.07/5,341.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,064.19

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