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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,427.64, 8,137.76 and 2,504.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,427.64, 8,137.76 and 2,504.32 is: 3,754.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,427.64 : 8,137.76 = 2,504.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,427.64/8,137.76 = 2,504.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,427.64x = 8,137.76 × 2,504.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,427.64x = 20,379,555.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,379,555.12/5,427.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,754.77

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