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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,423.56, 8,126.04 and 3,641.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,423.56, 8,126.04 and 3,641.28 is: 5,455.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,423.56 : 8,126.04 = 3,641.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,423.56/8,126.04 = 3,641.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,423.56x = 8,126.04 × 3,641.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,423.56x = 29,589,171.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,589,171.69/5,423.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,455.68

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