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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,405.16, 8,107.74 and 2,325

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,405.16, 8,107.74 and 2,325 is: 3,487.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,405.16 : 8,107.74 = 2,325 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,405.16/8,107.74 = 2,325/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,405.16x = 8,107.74 × 2,325
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,405.16x = 18,850,495.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,850,495.50/5,405.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,487.50

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