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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,412, 8,119.43 and 2,292.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,412, 8,119.43 and 2,292.13 is: 3,438.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,412 : 8,119.43 = 2,292.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,412/8,119.43 = 2,292.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,412x = 8,119.43 × 2,292.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,412x = 18,610,789.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,610,789.09/5,412
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,438.80

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