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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,343.15, 8,013.11 and 2,708.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,343.15, 8,013.11 and 2,708.22 is: 4,061.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,343.15 : 8,013.11 = 2,708.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,343.15/8,013.11 = 2,708.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,343.15x = 8,013.11 × 2,708.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,343.15x = 21,701,251.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,701,251.22/5,343.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,061.51

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