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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,411.28, 8,116.92 and 2,808.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,411.28, 8,116.92 and 2,808.84 is: 4,213.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,411.28 : 8,116.92 = 2,808.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,411.28/8,116.92 = 2,808.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,411.28x = 8,116.92 × 2,808.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,411.28x = 22,799,129.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,799,129.57/5,411.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,213.26

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