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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,425.90, 8,129.94 and 5,223.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,425.90, 8,129.94 and 5,223.63 is: 7,826.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,425.90 : 8,129.94 = 5,223.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,425.90/8,129.94 = 5,223.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,425.90x = 8,129.94 × 5,223.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,425.90x = 42,467,798.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,467,798.48/5,425.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,826.87

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