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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,407.37, 8,111.06 and 2,444.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,407.37, 8,111.06 and 2,444.18 is: 3,666.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,407.37 : 8,111.06 = 2,444.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,407.37/8,111.06 = 2,444.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,407.37x = 8,111.06 × 2,444.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,407.37x = 19,824,837.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,824,837.85/5,407.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,666.27

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