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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,416.41, 8,119.32 and 2,642.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,416.41, 8,119.32 and 2,642.97 is: 3,961.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,416.41 : 8,119.32 = 2,642.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,416.41/8,119.32 = 2,642.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,416.41x = 8,119.32 × 2,642.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,416.41x = 21,459,078.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,459,078.58/5,416.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,961.87

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