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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,408.63, 8,110.97 and 2,634.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,408.63, 8,110.97 and 2,634.47 is: 3,950.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,408.63 : 8,110.97 = 2,634.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,408.63/8,110.97 = 2,634.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,408.63x = 8,110.97 × 2,634.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,408.63x = 21,368,093.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,368,093.96/5,408.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,950.74

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