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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,341.62, 8,012.61 and 1,446.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,341.62, 8,012.61 and 1,446.12 is: 2,169.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,341.62 : 8,012.61 = 1,446.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,341.62/8,012.61 = 1,446.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,341.62x = 8,012.61 × 1,446.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,341.62x = 11,587,195.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,587,195.57/5,341.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,169.23

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