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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,410.13, 8,116.52 and 2,636.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,410.13, 8,116.52 and 2,636.17 is: 3,954.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,410.13 : 8,116.52 = 2,636.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,410.13/8,116.52 = 2,636.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,410.13x = 8,116.52 × 2,636.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,410.13x = 21,396,493.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,396,493.06/5,410.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,954.90

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