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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,417.46, 8,121.72 and 2,641.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,417.46, 8,121.72 and 2,641.17 is: 3,959.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,417.46 : 8,121.72 = 2,641.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,417.46/8,121.72 = 2,641.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,417.46x = 8,121.72 × 2,641.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,417.46x = 21,450,843.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,450,843.21/5,417.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,959.58

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