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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,406.93, 8,110.17 and 2,957.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,406.93, 8,110.17 and 2,957.27 is: 4,435.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,406.93 : 8,110.17 = 2,957.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,406.93/8,110.17 = 2,957.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,406.93x = 8,110.17 × 2,957.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,406.93x = 23,983,921.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,983,921.89/5,406.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,435.77

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