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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,419.31, 8,130.33 and 2,499.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,419.31, 8,130.33 and 2,499.67 is: 3,750.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,419.31 : 8,130.33 = 2,499.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,419.31/8,130.33 = 2,499.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,419.31x = 8,130.33 × 2,499.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,419.31x = 20,323,141.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,323,141.99/5,419.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,750.13

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