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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,428.38, 8,139.66 and 2,575.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,428.38, 8,139.66 and 2,575.86 is: 3,862.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,428.38 : 8,139.66 = 2,575.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,428.38/8,139.66 = 2,575.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,428.38x = 8,139.66 × 2,575.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,428.38x = 20,966,624.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,966,624.61/5,428.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,862.41

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