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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,350.56, 8,041.20 and 2,616.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,350.56, 8,041.20 and 2,616.48 is: 3,932.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,350.56 : 8,041.20 = 2,616.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,350.56/8,041.20 = 2,616.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,350.56x = 8,041.20 × 2,616.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,350.56x = 21,039,638.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,039,638.98/5,350.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,932.23

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