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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,411.78, 8,111.14 and 2,634.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,411.78, 8,111.14 and 2,634.29 is: 3,948.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,411.78 : 8,111.14 = 2,634.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,411.78/8,111.14 = 2,634.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,411.78x = 8,111.14 × 2,634.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,411.78x = 21,367,041.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,367,041.26/5,411.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,948.25

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