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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,610.33, 8,406.38 and 2,977.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,610.33, 8,406.38 and 2,977.63 is: 4,461.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,610.33 : 8,406.38 = 2,977.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,610.33/8,406.38 = 2,977.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,610.33x = 8,406.38 × 2,977.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,610.33x = 25,031,075.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,031,075.71/5,610.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,461.60

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