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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,405.72, 8,111.78 and 2,285.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,405.72, 8,111.78 and 2,285.55 is: 3,429.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,405.72 : 8,111.78 = 2,285.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,405.72/8,111.78 = 2,285.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,405.72x = 8,111.78 × 2,285.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,405.72x = 18,539,867.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,539,867.35/5,405.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,429.68

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