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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,341.97, 8,013.88 and 2,381.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,341.97, 8,013.88 and 2,381.47 is: 3,572.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,341.97 : 8,013.88 = 2,381.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,341.97/8,013.88 = 2,381.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,341.97x = 8,013.88 × 2,381.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,341.97x = 19,084,814.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,084,814.80/5,341.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,572.62

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