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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,341.14, 8,011.89 and 1,643.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,341.14, 8,011.89 and 1,643.46 is: 2,465.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,341.14 : 8,011.89 = 1,643.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,341.14/8,011.89 = 1,643.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,341.14x = 8,011.89 × 1,643.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,341.14x = 13,167,220.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,167,220.74/5,341.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,465.25

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