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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,459.06, 8,182.70 and 2,641.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,459.06, 8,182.70 and 2,641.95 is: 3,960.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,459.06 : 8,182.70 = 2,641.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,459.06/8,182.70 = 2,641.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,459.06x = 8,182.70 × 2,641.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,459.06x = 21,618,249.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,618,249.96/5,459.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,960.07

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