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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,415.78, 8,124.06 and 2,644.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,415.78, 8,124.06 and 2,644.76 is: 3,967.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,415.78 : 8,124.06 = 2,644.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,415.78/8,124.06 = 2,644.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,415.78x = 8,124.06 × 2,644.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,415.78x = 21,486,188.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,486,188.93/5,415.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,967.33

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