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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,371.51, 8,060.46 and 2,906.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,371.51, 8,060.46 and 2,906.28 is: 4,361.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,371.51 : 8,060.46 = 2,906.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,371.51/8,060.46 = 2,906.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,371.51x = 8,060.46 × 2,906.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,371.51x = 23,425,953.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,425,953.69/5,371.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,361.15

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