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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,424.78, 8,139.60 and 2,136.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,424.78, 8,139.60 and 2,136.78 is: 3,206.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,424.78 : 8,139.60 = 2,136.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,424.78/8,139.60 = 2,136.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,424.78x = 8,139.60 × 2,136.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,424.78x = 17,392,534.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,392,534.49/5,424.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,206.13

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