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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,427.60, 8,137.15 and 2,308.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,427.60, 8,137.15 and 2,308.09 is: 3,460.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,427.60 : 8,137.15 = 2,308.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,427.60/8,137.15 = 2,308.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,427.60x = 8,137.15 × 2,308.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,427.60x = 18,781,248.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,781,248.43/5,427.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,460.32

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