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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,610.33, 8,416.41 and 2,101.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,610.33, 8,416.41 and 2,101.55 is: 3,152.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,610.33 : 8,416.41 = 2,101.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,610.33/8,416.41 = 2,101.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,610.33x = 8,416.41 × 2,101.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,610.33x = 17,687,456.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,687,456.47/5,610.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,152.66

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