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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,411.97, 8,110.87 and 2,777.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,411.97, 8,110.87 and 2,777.24 is: 4,162.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,411.97 : 8,110.87 = 2,777.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,411.97/8,110.87 = 2,777.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,411.97x = 8,110.87 × 2,777.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,411.97x = 22,525,845.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,525,845.93/5,411.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,162.23

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