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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,541.29, 8,309.48 and 2,076.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,541.29, 8,309.48 and 2,076.11 is: 3,113.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,541.29 : 8,309.48 = 2,076.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,541.29/8,309.48 = 2,076.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,541.29x = 8,309.48 × 2,076.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,541.29x = 17,251,342.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,251,342.59/5,541.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,113.24

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