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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,405.54, 8,110.13 and 2,631.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,405.54, 8,110.13 and 2,631.69 is: 3,948.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,405.54 : 8,110.13 = 2,631.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,405.54/8,110.13 = 2,631.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,405.54x = 8,110.13 × 2,631.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,405.54x = 21,343,334.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,343,334.86/5,405.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,948.42

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