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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,425.49, 8,136.93 and 2,303.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,425.49, 8,136.93 and 2,303.75 is: 3,455.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,425.49 : 8,136.93 = 2,303.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,425.49/8,136.93 = 2,303.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,425.49x = 8,136.93 × 2,303.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,425.49x = 18,745,452.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,745,452.49/5,425.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,455.07

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