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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,403.56, 8,103.77 and 2,284.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,403.56, 8,103.77 and 2,284.26 is: 3,425.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,403.56 : 8,103.77 = 2,284.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,403.56/8,103.77 = 2,284.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,403.56x = 8,103.77 × 2,284.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,403.56x = 18,511,106.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,511,106.24/5,403.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,425.73

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