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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,432.99, 8,147.05 and 2,512.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,432.99, 8,147.05 and 2,512.13 is: 3,767.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,432.99 : 8,147.05 = 2,512.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,432.99/8,147.05 = 2,512.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,432.99x = 8,147.05 × 2,512.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,432.99x = 20,466,401.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,466,401.70/5,432.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,767.06

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