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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,080.11, 7,621.11 and 2,306.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,080.11, 7,621.11 and 2,306.97 is: 3,460.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,080.11 : 7,621.11 = 2,306.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,080.11/7,621.11 = 2,306.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,080.11x = 7,621.11 × 2,306.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,080.11x = 17,581,660.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,581,660.60/5,080.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,460.89

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