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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,461.06, 8,191.41 and 2,997.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,461.06, 8,191.41 and 2,997.04 is: 4,495.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,461.06 : 8,191.41 = 2,997.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,461.06/8,191.41 = 2,997.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,461.06x = 8,191.41 × 2,997.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,461.06x = 24,549,983.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,549,983.43/5,461.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,495.46

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