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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,406.03, 8,109.26 and 2,443.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,406.03, 8,109.26 and 2,443.90 is: 3,665.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,406.03 : 8,109.26 = 2,443.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,406.03/8,109.26 = 2,443.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,406.03x = 8,109.26 × 2,443.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,406.03x = 19,818,220.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,818,220.51/5,406.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,665.95

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