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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,405.48, 8,104.94 and 2,629.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,405.48, 8,104.94 and 2,629.35 is: 3,942.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,405.48 : 8,104.94 = 2,629.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,405.48/8,104.94 = 2,629.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,405.48x = 8,104.94 × 2,629.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,405.48x = 21,310,769.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,310,769.84/5,405.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,942.44

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