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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,425.58, 8,136.74 and 2,305.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,425.58, 8,136.74 and 2,305.55 is: 3,457.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,425.58 : 8,136.74 = 2,305.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,425.58/8,136.74 = 2,305.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,425.58x = 8,136.74 × 2,305.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,425.58x = 18,759,687.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,759,687.01/5,425.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,457.64

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