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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,422.62, 8,134.16 and 2,645.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,422.62, 8,134.16 and 2,645.98 is: 3,969.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,422.62 : 8,134.16 = 2,645.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,422.62/8,134.16 = 2,645.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,422.62x = 8,134.16 × 2,645.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,422.62x = 21,522,824.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,522,824.68/5,422.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,969.08

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