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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,411.51, 8,111.10 and 2,289.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,411.51, 8,111.10 and 2,289.56 is: 3,431.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,411.51 : 8,111.10 = 2,289.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,411.51/8,111.10 = 2,289.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,411.51x = 8,111.10 × 2,289.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,411.51x = 18,570,870.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,570,870.39/5,411.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,431.74

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