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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,408.46, 8,106.84 and 2,628.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,408.46, 8,106.84 and 2,628.95 is: 3,940.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,408.46 : 8,106.84 = 2,628.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,408.46/8,106.84 = 2,628.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,408.46x = 8,106.84 × 2,628.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,408.46x = 21,312,436.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,312,436.48/5,408.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,940.57

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