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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,422.95, 8,124.77 and 2,495.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,422.95, 8,124.77 and 2,495.07 is: 3,738.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,422.95 : 8,124.77 = 2,495.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,422.95/8,124.77 = 2,495.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,422.95x = 8,124.77 × 2,495.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,422.95x = 20,271,876.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,271,876.12/5,422.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,738.16

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