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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,410.17, 8,111.48 and 2,946.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,410.17, 8,111.48 and 2,946.15 is: 4,417.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,410.17 : 8,111.48 = 2,946.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,410.17/8,111.48 = 2,946.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,410.17x = 8,111.48 × 2,946.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,410.17x = 23,897,622.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,897,622.07/5,410.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,417.17

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