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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,342.29, 8,017.35 and 2,013.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,342.29, 8,017.35 and 2,013.67 is: 3,021.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,342.29 : 8,017.35 = 2,013.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,342.29/8,017.35 = 2,013.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,342.29x = 8,017.35 × 2,013.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,342.29x = 16,144,297.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,144,297.17/5,342.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,021.98

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