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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,405.11, 8,098.71 and 2,476.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,405.11, 8,098.71 and 2,476.96 is: 3,711.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,405.11 : 8,098.71 = 2,476.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,405.11/8,098.71 = 2,476.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,405.11x = 8,098.71 × 2,476.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,405.11x = 20,060,180.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,060,180.72/5,405.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,711.34

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