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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,423.68, 8,136.06 and 1,528.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,423.68, 8,136.06 and 1,528.08 is: 2,292.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,423.68 : 8,136.06 = 1,528.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,423.68/8,136.06 = 1,528.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,423.68x = 8,136.06 × 1,528.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,423.68x = 12,432,550.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,432,550.56/5,423.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,292.27

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