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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,403.37, 8,107.56 and 2,284.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,403.37, 8,107.56 and 2,284.10 is: 3,427.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,403.37 : 8,107.56 = 2,284.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,403.37/8,107.56 = 2,284.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,403.37x = 8,107.56 × 2,284.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,403.37x = 18,518,501.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,518,501.87/5,403.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,427.21

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