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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,421.10, 8,131.56 and 1,723.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,421.10, 8,131.56 and 1,723.56 is: 2,585.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,421.10 : 8,131.56 = 1,723.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,421.10/8,131.56 = 1,723.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,421.10x = 8,131.56 × 1,723.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,421.10x = 14,015,231.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,015,231.55/5,421.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,585.31

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