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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,412.63, 7,469.43 and 2,928.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,412.63, 7,469.43 and 2,928.63 is: 4,041.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,412.63 : 7,469.43 = 2,928.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,412.63/7,469.43 = 2,928.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,412.63x = 7,469.43 × 2,928.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,412.63x = 21,875,196.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,875,196.78/5,412.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,041.51

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