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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,611.36, 8,416.50 and 1,913.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,611.36, 8,416.50 and 1,913.53 is: 2,870.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,611.36 : 8,416.50 = 1,913.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,611.36/8,416.50 = 1,913.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,611.36x = 8,416.50 × 1,913.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,611.36x = 16,105,225.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,105,225.25/5,611.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,870.11

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