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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,442.21, 8,159.94 and 2,516.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,442.21, 8,159.94 and 2,516.76 is: 3,773.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,442.21 : 8,159.94 = 2,516.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,442.21/8,159.94 = 2,516.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,442.21x = 8,159.94 × 2,516.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,442.21x = 20,536,610.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,536,610.59/5,442.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,773.58

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