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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,422.30, 8,127.16 and 2,494.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,422.30, 8,127.16 and 2,494.46 is: 3,738.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,422.30 : 8,127.16 = 2,494.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,422.30/8,127.16 = 2,494.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,422.30x = 8,127.16 × 2,494.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,422.30x = 20,272,875.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,272,875.53/5,422.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,738.80

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