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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,414.66, 8,115.44 and 2,637.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,414.66, 8,115.44 and 2,637.17 is: 3,952.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,414.66 : 8,115.44 = 2,637.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,414.66/8,115.44 = 2,637.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,414.66x = 8,115.44 × 2,637.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,414.66x = 21,401,754.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,401,754.33/5,414.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,952.56

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