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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,421.58, 8,129.32 and 2,496.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,421.58, 8,129.32 and 2,496.26 is: 3,742.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,421.58 : 8,129.32 = 2,496.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,421.58/8,129.32 = 2,496.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,421.58x = 8,129.32 × 2,496.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,421.58x = 20,292,896.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,292,896.34/5,421.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,742.99

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