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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,404.03, 8,108.61 and 2,806.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,404.03, 8,108.61 and 2,806.96 is: 4,211.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,404.03 : 8,108.61 = 2,806.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,404.03/8,108.61 = 2,806.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,404.03x = 8,108.61 × 2,806.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,404.03x = 22,760,543.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,760,543.93/5,404.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,211.77

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