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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,410.52, 8,111.74 and 3,650.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,410.52, 8,111.74 and 3,650.59 is: 5,473.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,410.52 : 8,111.74 = 3,650.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,410.52/8,111.74 = 3,650.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,410.52x = 8,111.74 × 3,650.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,410.52x = 29,612,618.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,612,618.67/5,410.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,473.16

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