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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,414.72, 8,125.92 and 2,335.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,414.72, 8,125.92 and 2,335.04 is: 3,504.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,414.72 : 8,125.92 = 2,335.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,414.72/8,125.92 = 2,335.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,414.72x = 8,125.92 × 2,335.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,414.72x = 18,974,348.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,974,348.24/5,414.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,504.22

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