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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,610.78, 8,413.38 and 3,271.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,610.78, 8,413.38 and 3,271.59 is: 4,905.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,610.78 : 8,413.38 = 3,271.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,610.78/8,413.38 = 3,271.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,610.78x = 8,413.38 × 3,271.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,610.78x = 27,525,129.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,525,129.87/5,610.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,905.76

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