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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,423.44, 8,132.28 and 2,499.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,423.44, 8,132.28 and 2,499.25 is: 3,747.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,423.44 : 8,132.28 = 2,499.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,423.44/8,132.28 = 2,499.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,423.44x = 8,132.28 × 2,499.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,423.44x = 20,324,600.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,324,600.79/5,423.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,747.55

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