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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,421.59, 8,135.46 and 2,499.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,421.59, 8,135.46 and 2,499.89 is: 3,751.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,421.59 : 8,135.46 = 2,499.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,421.59/8,135.46 = 2,499.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,421.59x = 8,135.46 × 2,499.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,421.59x = 20,337,769.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,337,769.19/5,421.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,751.26

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