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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,427.23, 8,142.80 and 2,138.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,427.23, 8,142.80 and 2,138.50 is: 3,208.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,427.23 : 8,142.80 = 2,138.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,427.23/8,142.80 = 2,138.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,427.23x = 8,142.80 × 2,138.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,427.23x = 17,413,377.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,413,377.80/5,427.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,208.52

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