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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,425.44, 8,141.12 and 2,504.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,425.44, 8,141.12 and 2,504.04 is: 3,757.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,425.44 : 8,141.12 = 2,504.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,425.44/8,141.12 = 2,504.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,425.44x = 8,141.12 × 2,504.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,425.44x = 20,385,690.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,385,690.12/5,425.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,757.43

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