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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,425.12, 8,134.80 and 2,652.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,425.12, 8,134.80 and 2,652.28 is: 3,977.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,425.12 : 8,134.80 = 2,652.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,425.12/8,134.80 = 2,652.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,425.12x = 8,134.80 × 2,652.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,425.12x = 21,575,767.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,575,767.34/5,425.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,977.01

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