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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,408.98, 8,110.18 and 2,632.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,408.98, 8,110.18 and 2,632.86 is: 3,947.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,408.98 : 8,110.18 = 2,632.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,408.98/8,110.18 = 2,632.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,408.98x = 8,110.18 × 2,632.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,408.98x = 21,352,968.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,352,968.51/5,408.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,947.69

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