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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,346.63, 8,021.16 and 2,015.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,346.63, 8,021.16 and 2,015.91 is: 3,024.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,346.63 : 8,021.16 = 2,015.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,346.63/8,021.16 = 2,015.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,346.63x = 8,021.16 × 2,015.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,346.63x = 16,169,936.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,169,936.66/5,346.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,024.32

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