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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,421.08, 8,126.03 and 2,644.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,421.08, 8,126.03 and 2,644.33 is: 3,963.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,421.08 : 8,126.03 = 2,644.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,421.08/8,126.03 = 2,644.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,421.08x = 8,126.03 × 2,644.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,421.08x = 21,487,864.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,487,864.28/5,421.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,963.76

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