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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,427.93, 8,136.32 and 2,468.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,427.93, 8,136.32 and 2,468.43 is: 3,700.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,427.93 : 8,136.32 = 2,468.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,427.93/8,136.32 = 2,468.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,427.93x = 8,136.32 × 2,468.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,427.93x = 20,083,924.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,083,924.04/5,427.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,700.10

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