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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,414.06, 8,109.86 and 2,632.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,414.06, 8,109.86 and 2,632.32 is: 3,943.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,414.06 : 8,109.86 = 2,632.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,414.06/8,109.86 = 2,632.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,414.06x = 8,109.86 × 2,632.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,414.06x = 21,347,733.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,347,733.51/5,414.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,943.02

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