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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,348.71, 8,017.49 and 2,014.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,348.71, 8,017.49 and 2,014.67 is: 3,019.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,348.71 : 8,017.49 = 2,014.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,348.71/8,017.49 = 2,014.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,348.71x = 8,017.49 × 2,014.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,348.71x = 16,152,596.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,152,596.58/5,348.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,019.91

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