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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,414.95, 8,122.55 and 2,641.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,414.95, 8,122.55 and 2,641.24 is: 3,961.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,414.95 : 8,122.55 = 2,641.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,414.95/8,122.55 = 2,641.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,414.95x = 8,122.55 × 2,641.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,414.95x = 21,453,603.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,453,603.96/5,414.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,961.92

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