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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,411.34, 8,126.26 and 2,950.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,411.34, 8,126.26 and 2,950.98 is: 4,431.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,411.34 : 8,126.26 = 2,950.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,411.34/8,126.26 = 2,950.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,411.34x = 8,126.26 × 2,950.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,411.34x = 23,980,430.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,980,430.73/5,411.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,431.51

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