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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,422.11, 8,126.50 and 3,084.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,422.11, 8,126.50 and 3,084.06 is: 4,622.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,422.11 : 8,126.50 = 3,084.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,422.11/8,126.50 = 3,084.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,422.11x = 8,126.50 × 3,084.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,422.11x = 25,062,613.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,062,613.59/5,422.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,622.30

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