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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,410.98, 8,109.99 and 2,326.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,410.98, 8,109.99 and 2,326.50 is: 3,486.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,410.98 : 8,109.99 = 2,326.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,410.98/8,109.99 = 2,326.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,410.98x = 8,109.99 × 2,326.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,410.98x = 18,867,891.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,867,891.74/5,410.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,486.96

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