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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,429.04, 8,144.97 and 2,509.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,429.04, 8,144.97 and 2,509.44 is: 3,764.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,429.04 : 8,144.97 = 2,509.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,429.04/8,144.97 = 2,509.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,429.04x = 8,144.97 × 2,509.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,429.04x = 20,439,313.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,439,313.52/5,429.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,764.81

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