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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,400.72, 8,095.41 and 2,476.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,400.72, 8,095.41 and 2,476.62 is: 3,712.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,400.72 : 8,095.41 = 2,476.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,400.72/8,095.41 = 2,476.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,400.72x = 8,095.41 × 2,476.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,400.72x = 20,049,254.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,049,254.31/5,400.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,712.33

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