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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,409.92, 8,114.24 and 2,487.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,409.92, 8,114.24 and 2,487.36 is: 3,730.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,409.92 : 8,114.24 = 2,487.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,409.92/8,114.24 = 2,487.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,409.92x = 8,114.24 × 2,487.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,409.92x = 20,183,036.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,183,036.01/5,409.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,730.75

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