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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,462.34, 8,185.57 and 2,961.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,462.34, 8,185.57 and 2,961.41 is: 4,437.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,462.34 : 8,185.57 = 2,961.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,462.34/8,185.57 = 2,961.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,462.34x = 8,185.57 × 2,961.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,462.34x = 24,240,787.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,240,787.93/5,462.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,437.81

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