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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,341.23, 8,011.59 and 1,831.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,341.23, 8,011.59 and 1,831.53 is: 2,747.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,341.23 : 8,011.59 = 1,831.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,341.23/8,011.59 = 1,831.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,341.23x = 8,011.59 × 1,831.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,341.23x = 14,673,467.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,673,467.43/5,341.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,747.21

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