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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,426.84, 8,130.97 and 2,963.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,426.84, 8,130.97 and 2,963.39 is: 4,440.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,426.84 : 8,130.97 = 2,963.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,426.84/8,130.97 = 2,963.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,426.84x = 8,130.97 × 2,963.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,426.84x = 24,095,235.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,095,235.19/5,426.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,440.02

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