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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,344.08, 8,012.28 and 2,011.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,344.08, 8,012.28 and 2,011.83 is: 3,016.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,344.08 : 8,012.28 = 2,011.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,344.08/8,012.28 = 2,011.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,344.08x = 8,012.28 × 2,011.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,344.08x = 16,119,345.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,119,345.27/5,344.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,016.30

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