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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,410.23, 8,116.17 and 1,711.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,410.23, 8,116.17 and 1,711.23 is: 2,567.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,410.23 : 8,116.17 = 1,711.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,410.23/8,116.17 = 1,711.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,410.23x = 8,116.17 × 1,711.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,410.23x = 13,888,633.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,888,633.59/5,410.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,567.11

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