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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,407.97, 8,111.95 and 2,488.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,407.97, 8,111.95 and 2,488.32 is: 3,732.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,407.97 : 8,111.95 = 2,488.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,407.97/8,111.95 = 2,488.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,407.97x = 8,111.95 × 2,488.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,407.97x = 20,185,121.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,185,121.20/5,407.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,732.48

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