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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,433.66, 8,150.49 and 2,511.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,433.66, 8,150.49 and 2,511.59 is: 3,767.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,433.66 : 8,150.49 = 2,511.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,433.66/8,150.49 = 2,511.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,433.66x = 8,150.49 × 2,511.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,433.66x = 20,470,648.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,470,648.43/5,433.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,767.38

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