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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,410.49, 8,101.71 and 4,635.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,410.49, 8,101.71 and 4,635.45 is: 6,941.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,410.49 : 8,101.71 = 4,635.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,410.49/8,101.71 = 4,635.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,410.49x = 8,101.71 × 4,635.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,410.49x = 37,555,071.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,555,071.62/5,410.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,941.17

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