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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,416.92, 8,118.54 and 2,452.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,416.92, 8,118.54 and 2,452.23 is: 3,675.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,416.92 : 8,118.54 = 2,452.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,416.92/8,118.54 = 2,452.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,416.92x = 8,118.54 × 2,452.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,416.92x = 19,908,527.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,908,527.34/5,416.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,675.25

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