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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,681.76, 8,511.12 and 2,940

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,681.76, 8,511.12 and 2,940 is: 4,404.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,681.76 : 8,511.12 = 2,940 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,681.76/8,511.12 = 2,940/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,681.76x = 8,511.12 × 2,940
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,681.76x = 25,022,692.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,022,692.80/5,681.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,404.04

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