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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,425.80, 8,138.34 and 2,463.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,425.80, 8,138.34 and 2,463.54 is: 3,695.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,425.80 : 8,138.34 = 2,463.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,425.80/8,138.34 = 2,463.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,425.80x = 8,138.34 × 2,463.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,425.80x = 20,049,126.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,049,126.12/5,425.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,695.15

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