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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,407.93, 8,111.67 and 2,958.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,407.93, 8,111.67 and 2,958.27 is: 4,437.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,407.93 : 8,111.67 = 2,958.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,407.93/8,111.67 = 2,958.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,407.93x = 8,111.67 × 2,958.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,407.93x = 23,996,510.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,996,510.01/5,407.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,437.28

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