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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,610.94, 8,408.47 and 3,113.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,610.94, 8,408.47 and 3,113.23 is: 4,665.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,610.94 : 8,408.47 = 3,113.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,610.94/8,408.47 = 3,113.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,610.94x = 8,408.47 × 3,113.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,610.94x = 26,177,501.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,177,501.06/5,610.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,665.44

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