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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,401.11, 8,098.89 and 2,476.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,401.11, 8,098.89 and 2,476.89 is: 3,714.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,401.11 : 8,098.89 = 2,476.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,401.11/8,098.89 = 2,476.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,401.11x = 8,098.89 × 2,476.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,401.11x = 20,060,059.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,060,059.65/5,401.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,714.06

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