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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,610.28, 8,411.10 and 2,687.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,610.28, 8,411.10 and 2,687.08 is: 4,028.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,610.28 : 8,411.10 = 2,687.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,610.28/8,411.10 = 2,687.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,610.28x = 8,411.10 × 2,687.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,610.28x = 22,601,298.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,601,298.59/5,610.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,028.55

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