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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,411.28, 8,109.82 and 2,776.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,411.28, 8,109.82 and 2,776.56 is: 4,161.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,411.28 : 8,109.82 = 2,776.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,411.28/8,109.82 = 2,776.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,411.28x = 8,109.82 × 2,776.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,411.28x = 22,517,401.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,517,401.82/5,411.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,161.20

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