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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,346.17, 8,020.40 and 2,714.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,346.17, 8,020.40 and 2,714.02 is: 4,071.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,346.17 : 8,020.40 = 2,714.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,346.17/8,020.40 = 2,714.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,346.17x = 8,020.40 × 2,714.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,346.17x = 21,767,552.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,767,552.77/5,346.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,071.62

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