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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,391.83, 8,076.94 and 2,466.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,391.83, 8,076.94 and 2,466.11 is: 3,694.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,391.83 : 8,076.94 = 2,466.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,391.83/8,076.94 = 2,466.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,391.83x = 8,076.94 × 2,466.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,391.83x = 19,918,622.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,918,622.50/5,391.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,694.22

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