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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,464.32, 8,195.16 and 2,541.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,464.32, 8,195.16 and 2,541.12 is: 3,811.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,464.32 : 8,195.16 = 2,541.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,464.32/8,195.16 = 2,541.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,464.32x = 8,195.16 × 2,541.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,464.32x = 20,824,884.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,824,884.98/5,464.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,811.07

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