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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,610.76, 8,417.34 and 2,801.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,610.76, 8,417.34 and 2,801.10 is: 4,202.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,610.76 : 8,417.34 = 2,801.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,610.76/8,417.34 = 2,801.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,610.76x = 8,417.34 × 2,801.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,610.76x = 23,577,811.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,577,811.07/5,610.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,202.25

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