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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,462.11, 8,192.37 and 2,688.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,462.11, 8,192.37 and 2,688.04 is: 4,031.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,462.11 : 8,192.37 = 2,688.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,462.11/8,192.37 = 2,688.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,462.11x = 8,192.37 × 2,688.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,462.11x = 22,021,418.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,021,418.25/5,462.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,031.67

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