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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,423.66, 8,135.48 and 1,528.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,423.66, 8,135.48 and 1,528.06 is: 2,292.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,423.66 : 8,135.48 = 1,528.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,423.66/8,135.48 = 1,528.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,423.66x = 8,135.48 × 1,528.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,423.66x = 12,431,501.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,431,501.57/5,423.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,292.09

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