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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,611.35, 8,406.27 and 3,138.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,611.35, 8,406.27 and 3,138.69 is: 4,702.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,611.35 : 8,406.27 = 3,138.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,611.35/8,406.27 = 3,138.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,611.35x = 8,406.27 × 3,138.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,611.35x = 26,384,675.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,384,675.59/5,611.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,702.02

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