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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,423.54, 8,136.72 and 2,503.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,423.54, 8,136.72 and 2,503.94 is: 3,756.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,423.54 : 8,136.72 = 2,503.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,423.54/8,136.72 = 2,503.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,423.54x = 8,136.72 × 2,503.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,423.54x = 20,373,858.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,373,858.68/5,423.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,756.56

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