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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,417.93, 8,124.69 and 2,643.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,417.93, 8,124.69 and 2,643.78 is: 3,964.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,417.93 : 8,124.69 = 2,643.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,417.93/8,124.69 = 2,643.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,417.93x = 8,124.69 × 2,643.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,417.93x = 21,479,892.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,479,892.93/5,417.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,964.59

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