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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,408.74, 8,111.46 and 2,810.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,408.74, 8,111.46 and 2,810.26 is: 4,214.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,408.74 : 8,111.46 = 2,810.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,408.74/8,111.46 = 2,810.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,408.74x = 8,111.46 × 2,810.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,408.74x = 22,795,311.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,795,311.58/5,408.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,214.53

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