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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,486.34, 8,225.26 and 2,711.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,486.34, 8,225.26 and 2,711.10 is: 4,064.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,486.34 : 8,225.26 = 2,711.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,486.34/8,225.26 = 2,711.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,486.34x = 8,225.26 × 2,711.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,486.34x = 22,299,502.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,299,502.39/5,486.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,064.55

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