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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,371.71, 8,050.06 and 2,901.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,371.71, 8,050.06 and 2,901.21 is: 4,347.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,371.71 : 8,050.06 = 2,901.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,371.71/8,050.06 = 2,901.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,371.71x = 8,050.06 × 2,901.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,371.71x = 23,354,914.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,354,914.57/5,371.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,347.76

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