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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,412.56, 7,469.34 and 2,928.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,412.56, 7,469.34 and 2,928.56 is: 4,041.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,412.56 : 7,469.34 = 2,928.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,412.56/7,469.34 = 2,928.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,412.56x = 7,469.34 × 2,928.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,412.56x = 21,874,429.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,874,429.02/5,412.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,041.42

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