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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,417.24, 8,130.44 and 2,460.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,417.24, 8,130.44 and 2,460.13 is: 3,692.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,417.24 : 8,130.44 = 2,460.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,417.24/8,130.44 = 2,460.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,417.24x = 8,130.44 × 2,460.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,417.24x = 20,001,925.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,001,925.18/5,417.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,692.28

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