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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,406.89, 8,104.86 and 2,633.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,406.89, 8,104.86 and 2,633.72 is: 3,947.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,406.89 : 8,104.86 = 2,633.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,406.89/8,104.86 = 2,633.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,406.89x = 8,104.86 × 2,633.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,406.89x = 21,345,891.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,345,891.35/5,406.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,947.91

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