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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,462.62, 8,193.12 and 2,688.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,462.62, 8,193.12 and 2,688.54 is: 4,032.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,462.62 : 8,193.12 = 2,688.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,462.62/8,193.12 = 2,688.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,462.62x = 8,193.12 × 2,688.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,462.62x = 22,027,530.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,027,530.84/5,462.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,032.41

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