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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,425.55, 8,138.72 and 2,305.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,425.55, 8,138.72 and 2,305.20 is: 3,457.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,425.55 : 8,138.72 = 2,305.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,425.55/8,138.72 = 2,305.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,425.55x = 8,138.72 × 2,305.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,425.55x = 18,761,383.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,761,383.11/5,425.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,457.97

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