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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,418.20, 8,127.30 and 2,826.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,418.20, 8,127.30 and 2,826.20 is: 4,239.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,418.20 : 8,127.30 = 2,826.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,418.20/8,127.30 = 2,826.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,418.20x = 8,127.30 × 2,826.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,418.20x = 22,969,375.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,969,375.26/5,418.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,239.30

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