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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,401.26, 8,101.98 and 2,476.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,401.26, 8,101.98 and 2,476.08 is: 3,714.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,401.26 : 8,101.98 = 2,476.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,401.26/8,101.98 = 2,476.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,401.26x = 8,101.98 × 2,476.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,401.26x = 20,061,150.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,061,150.64/5,401.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,714.16

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