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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,404.61, 8,109.96 and 2,939.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,404.61, 8,109.96 and 2,939.61 is: 4,411.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,404.61 : 8,109.96 = 2,939.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,404.61/8,109.96 = 2,939.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,404.61x = 8,109.96 × 2,939.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,404.61x = 23,840,078.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,840,078.08/5,404.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,411.06

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