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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,211.28, 7,811.40 and 2,435.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,211.28, 7,811.40 and 2,435.61 is: 3,650.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,211.28 : 7,811.40 = 2,435.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,211.28/7,811.40 = 2,435.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,211.28x = 7,811.40 × 2,435.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,211.28x = 19,025,523.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,025,523.95/5,211.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,650.84

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