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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,423.78, 8,135.58 and 1,725.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,423.78, 8,135.58 and 1,725.96 is: 2,588.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,423.78 : 8,135.58 = 1,725.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,423.78/8,135.58 = 1,725.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,423.78x = 8,135.58 × 1,725.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,423.78x = 14,041,685.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,041,685.66/5,423.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,588.91

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