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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,412.06, 8,120.43 and 2,641.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,412.06, 8,120.43 and 2,641.14 is: 3,962.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,412.06 : 8,120.43 = 2,641.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,412.06/8,120.43 = 2,641.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,412.06x = 8,120.43 × 2,641.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,412.06x = 21,447,192.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,447,192.49/5,412.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,962.85

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