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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,405.32, 8,105.27 and 2,481.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,405.32, 8,105.27 and 2,481.13 is: 3,720.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,405.32 : 8,105.27 = 2,481.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,405.32/8,105.27 = 2,481.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,405.32x = 8,105.27 × 2,481.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,405.32x = 20,110,188.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,110,188.03/5,405.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,720.45

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