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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,347.71, 8,015.99 and 2,013.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,347.71, 8,015.99 and 2,013.67 is: 3,018.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,347.71 : 8,015.99 = 2,013.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,347.71/8,015.99 = 2,013.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,347.71x = 8,015.99 × 2,013.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,347.71x = 16,141,558.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,141,558.58/5,347.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,018.41

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