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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,436.56, 8,151.60 and 2,663.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,436.56, 8,151.60 and 2,663.12 is: 3,993.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,436.56 : 8,151.60 = 2,663.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,436.56/8,151.60 = 2,663.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,436.56x = 8,151.60 × 2,663.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,436.56x = 21,708,688.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,708,688.99/5,436.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,993.09

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