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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,419.50, 8,130.51 and 2,786.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,419.50, 8,130.51 and 2,786.01 is: 4,179.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,419.50 : 8,130.51 = 2,786.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,419.50/8,130.51 = 2,786.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,419.50x = 8,130.51 × 2,786.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,419.50x = 22,651,682.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,651,682.17/5,419.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,179.66

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