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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,465.16, 8,192.88 and 2,541.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,465.16, 8,192.88 and 2,541.06 is: 3,809.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,465.16 : 8,192.88 = 2,541.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,465.16/8,192.88 = 2,541.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,465.16x = 8,192.88 × 2,541.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,465.16x = 20,818,599.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,818,599.65/5,465.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,809.33

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