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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,408.32, 8,111.34 and 2,633.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,408.32, 8,111.34 and 2,633.80 is: 3,950.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,408.32 : 8,111.34 = 2,633.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,408.32/8,111.34 = 2,633.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,408.32x = 8,111.34 × 2,633.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,408.32x = 21,363,647.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,363,647.29/5,408.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,950.14

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