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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,426.62, 8,136.26 and 2,503.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,426.62, 8,136.26 and 2,503.34 is: 3,753.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,426.62 : 8,136.26 = 2,503.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,426.62/8,136.26 = 2,503.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,426.62x = 8,136.26 × 2,503.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,426.62x = 20,367,825.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,367,825.11/5,426.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,753.32

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