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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,423.76, 8,136.40 and 1,724.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,423.76, 8,136.40 and 1,724.72 is: 2,587.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,423.76 : 8,136.40 = 1,724.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,423.76/8,136.40 = 1,724.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,423.76x = 8,136.40 × 1,724.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,423.76x = 14,033,011.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,033,011.81/5,423.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,587.32

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