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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,343.47, 8,016.13 and 2,382.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,343.47, 8,016.13 and 2,382.97 is: 3,574.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,343.47 : 8,016.13 = 2,382.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,343.47/8,016.13 = 2,382.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,343.47x = 8,016.13 × 2,382.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,343.47x = 19,102,151.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,102,151.27/5,343.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,574.86

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