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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,406.98, 8,113.67 and 2,286.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,406.98, 8,113.67 and 2,286.82 is: 3,431.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,406.98 : 8,113.67 = 2,286.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,406.98/8,113.67 = 2,286.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,406.98x = 8,113.67 × 2,286.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,406.98x = 18,554,467.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,554,467.98/5,406.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,431.58

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