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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,426.54, 8,141.07 and 2,095.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,426.54, 8,141.07 and 2,095.28 is: 3,143.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,426.54 : 8,141.07 = 2,095.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,426.54/8,141.07 = 2,095.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,426.54x = 8,141.07 × 2,095.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,426.54x = 17,057,821.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,057,821.15/5,426.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,143.41

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