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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,412.90, 8,126.37 and 5,190.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,412.90, 8,126.37 and 5,190.81 is: 7,792.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,412.90 : 8,126.37 = 5,190.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,412.90/8,126.37 = 5,190.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,412.90x = 8,126.37 × 5,190.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,412.90x = 42,182,442.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,182,442.66/5,412.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,792.95

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