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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,460.28, 8,184.58 and 2,825.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,460.28, 8,184.58 and 2,825.13 is: 4,234.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,460.28 : 8,184.58 = 2,825.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,460.28/8,184.58 = 2,825.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,460.28x = 8,184.58 × 2,825.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,460.28x = 23,122,502.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,122,502.50/5,460.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,234.67

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