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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,411.70, 8,116.83 and 2,292.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,411.70, 8,116.83 and 2,292.93 is: 3,439.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,411.70 : 8,116.83 = 2,292.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,411.70/8,116.83 = 2,292.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,411.70x = 8,116.83 × 2,292.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,411.70x = 18,611,323.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,611,323.01/5,411.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,439.09

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