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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,421.31, 8,125.77 and 2,462.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,421.31, 8,125.77 and 2,462.01 is: 3,690.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,421.31 : 8,125.77 = 2,462.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,421.31/8,125.77 = 2,462.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,421.31x = 8,125.77 × 2,462.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,421.31x = 20,005,727.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,005,727.00/5,421.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,690.20

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