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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,407.73, 8,108.31 and 2,631.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,407.73, 8,108.31 and 2,631.60 is: 3,945.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,407.73 : 8,108.31 = 2,631.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,407.73/8,108.31 = 2,631.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,407.73x = 8,108.31 × 2,631.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,407.73x = 21,337,828.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,337,828.60/5,407.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,945.81

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