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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,347.13, 8,021.91 and 2,016.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,347.13, 8,021.91 and 2,016.41 is: 3,025.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,347.13 : 8,021.91 = 2,016.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,347.13/8,021.91 = 2,016.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,347.13x = 8,021.91 × 2,016.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,347.13x = 16,175,459.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,175,459.54/5,347.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,025.07

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