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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,424.91, 8,137.37 and 2,138.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,424.91, 8,137.37 and 2,138.35 is: 3,207.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,424.91 : 8,137.37 = 2,138.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,424.91/8,137.37 = 2,138.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,424.91x = 8,137.37 × 2,138.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,424.91x = 17,400,545.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,400,545.14/5,424.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,207.53

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