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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,392.13, 8,090.96 and 2,471.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,392.13, 8,090.96 and 2,471.13 is: 3,707.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,392.13 : 8,090.96 = 2,471.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,392.13/8,090.96 = 2,471.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,392.13x = 8,090.96 × 2,471.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,392.13x = 19,993,801.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,993,801.63/5,392.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,707.96

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