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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,343.74, 8,020.59 and 2,713.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,343.74, 8,020.59 and 2,713.11 is: 4,072.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,343.74 : 8,020.59 = 2,713.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,343.74/8,020.59 = 2,713.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,343.74x = 8,020.59 × 2,713.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,343.74x = 21,760,742.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,760,742.93/5,343.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,072.20

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