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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,421.40, 8,128.01 and 2,958.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,421.40, 8,128.01 and 2,958.32 is: 4,435.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,421.40 : 8,128.01 = 2,958.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,421.40/8,128.01 = 2,958.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,421.40x = 8,128.01 × 2,958.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,421.40x = 24,045,254.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,045,254.54/5,421.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,435.25

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