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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,416.02, 8,126.52 and 2,947.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,416.02, 8,126.52 and 2,947.14 is: 4,422.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,416.02 : 8,126.52 = 2,947.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,416.02/8,126.52 = 2,947.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,416.02x = 8,126.52 × 2,947.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,416.02x = 23,949,992.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,949,992.15/5,416.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,422.06

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