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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,409.86, 8,117.96 and 2,289.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,409.86, 8,117.96 and 2,289.67 is: 3,435.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,409.86 : 8,117.96 = 2,289.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,409.86/8,117.96 = 2,289.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,409.86x = 8,117.96 × 2,289.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,409.86x = 18,587,417.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,587,417.73/5,409.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,435.84

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