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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,611.37, 8,417.31 and 2,102.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,611.37, 8,417.31 and 2,102.27 is: 3,153.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,611.37 : 8,417.31 = 2,102.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,611.37/8,417.31 = 2,102.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,611.37x = 8,417.31 × 2,102.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,611.37x = 17,695,416.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,695,416.21/5,611.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,153.50

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