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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,344.74, 8,022.09 and 2,714.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,344.74, 8,022.09 and 2,714.11 is: 4,073.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,344.74 : 8,022.09 = 2,714.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,344.74/8,022.09 = 2,714.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,344.74x = 8,022.09 × 2,714.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,344.74x = 21,772,834.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,772,834.69/5,344.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,073.69

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