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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,428.97, 8,136.11 and 2,463.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,428.97, 8,136.11 and 2,463.73 is: 3,692.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,428.97 : 8,136.11 = 2,463.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,428.97/8,136.11 = 2,463.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,428.97x = 8,136.11 × 2,463.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,428.97x = 20,045,178.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,045,178.29/5,428.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,692.26

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