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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,407.22, 8,109.59 and 2,482.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,407.22, 8,109.59 and 2,482.71 is: 3,723.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,407.22 : 8,109.59 = 2,482.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,407.22/8,109.59 = 2,482.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,407.22x = 8,109.59 × 2,482.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,407.22x = 20,133,760.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,133,760.19/5,407.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,723.50

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