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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,411.02, 8,118.15 and 2,639.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,411.02, 8,118.15 and 2,639.20 is: 3,959.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,411.02 : 8,118.15 = 2,639.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,411.02/8,118.15 = 2,639.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,411.02x = 8,118.15 × 2,639.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,411.02x = 21,425,421.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,425,421.48/5,411.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,959.59

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