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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,342.74, 8,019.09 and 2,712.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,342.74, 8,019.09 and 2,712.11 is: 4,070.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,342.74 : 8,019.09 = 2,712.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,342.74/8,019.09 = 2,712.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,342.74x = 8,019.09 × 2,712.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,342.74x = 21,748,654.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,748,654.18/5,342.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,070.69

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