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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,410.63, 8,112.30 and 3,334.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,410.63, 8,112.30 and 3,334.60 is: 4,999.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,410.63 : 8,112.30 = 3,334.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,410.63/8,112.30 = 3,334.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,410.63x = 8,112.30 × 3,334.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,410.63x = 27,051,275.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,051,275.58/5,410.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,999.65

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