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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,433.14, 8,149.71 and 2,841.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,433.14, 8,149.71 and 2,841.14 is: 4,261.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,433.14 : 8,149.71 = 2,841.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,433.14/8,149.71 = 2,841.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,433.14x = 8,149.71 × 2,841.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,433.14x = 23,154,467.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,154,467.07/5,433.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,261.71

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