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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,423.94, 8,136.22 and 1,528.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,423.94, 8,136.22 and 1,528.64 is: 2,293.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,423.94 : 8,136.22 = 1,528.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,423.94/8,136.22 = 1,528.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,423.94x = 8,136.22 × 1,528.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,423.94x = 12,437,351.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,437,351.34/5,423.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,293.05

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