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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,426.06, 8,140.10 and 2,464.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,426.06, 8,140.10 and 2,464.71 is: 3,697.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,426.06 : 8,140.10 = 2,464.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,426.06/8,140.10 = 2,464.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,426.06x = 8,140.10 × 2,464.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,426.06x = 20,062,943.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,062,943.02/5,426.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,697.52

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