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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,416.96, 8,129.10 and 2,644.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,416.96, 8,129.10 and 2,644.96 is: 3,969.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,416.96 : 8,129.10 = 2,644.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,416.96/8,129.10 = 2,644.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,416.96x = 8,129.10 × 2,644.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,416.96x = 21,501,144.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,501,144.34/5,416.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,969.23

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