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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,421.76, 8,131.50 and 1,525.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,421.76, 8,131.50 and 1,525.12 is: 2,287.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,421.76 : 8,131.50 = 1,525.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,421.76/8,131.50 = 1,525.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,421.76x = 8,131.50 × 1,525.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,421.76x = 12,401,513.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,401,513.28/5,421.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,287.36

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