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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,424.67, 8,139.35 and 2,305.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,424.67, 8,139.35 and 2,305.36 is: 3,459.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,424.67 : 8,139.35 = 2,305.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,424.67/8,139.35 = 2,305.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,424.67x = 8,139.35 × 2,305.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,424.67x = 18,764,147.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,764,147.85/5,424.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,459.04

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