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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,462.05, 8,188.21 and 2,538.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,462.05, 8,188.21 and 2,538.76 is: 3,805.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,462.05 : 8,188.21 = 2,538.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,462.05/8,188.21 = 2,538.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,462.05x = 8,188.21 × 2,538.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,462.05x = 20,787,882.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,787,882.72/5,462.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,805.88

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