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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,346.96, 8,018.62 and 2,713.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,346.96, 8,018.62 and 2,713.45 is: 4,069.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,346.96 : 8,018.62 = 2,713.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,346.96/8,018.62 = 2,713.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,346.96x = 8,018.62 × 2,713.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,346.96x = 21,758,124.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,758,124.44/5,346.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,069.25

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