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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,425.44, 8,138.28 and 2,826.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,425.44, 8,138.28 and 2,826.72 is: 4,240.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,425.44 : 8,138.28 = 2,826.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,425.44/8,138.28 = 2,826.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,425.44x = 8,138.28 × 2,826.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,425.44x = 23,004,638.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,004,638.84/5,425.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,240.14

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