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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,416.63, 8,111.96 and 2,945.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,416.63, 8,111.96 and 2,945.32 is: 4,410.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,416.63 : 8,111.96 = 2,945.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,416.63/8,111.96 = 2,945.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,416.63x = 8,111.96 × 2,945.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,416.63x = 23,892,283.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,892,283.02/5,416.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,410.91

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