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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,411.10, 8,110.82 and 2,639.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,411.10, 8,110.82 and 2,639.64 is: 3,956.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,411.10 : 8,110.82 = 2,639.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,411.10/8,110.82 = 2,639.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,411.10x = 8,110.82 × 2,639.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,411.10x = 21,409,644.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,409,644.90/5,411.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,956.62

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