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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,424.94, 8,137.23 and 2,302.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,424.94, 8,137.23 and 2,302.93 is: 3,454.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,424.94 : 8,137.23 = 2,302.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,424.94/8,137.23 = 2,302.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,424.94x = 8,137.23 × 2,302.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,424.94x = 18,739,471.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,739,471.08/5,424.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,454.32

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