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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,412.88, 8,119.62 and 2,641.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,412.88, 8,119.62 and 2,641.92 is: 3,963.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,412.88 : 8,119.62 = 2,641.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,412.88/8,119.62 = 2,641.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,412.88x = 8,119.62 × 2,641.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,412.88x = 21,451,386.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,451,386.47/5,412.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,963.03

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