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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,343.73, 8,016.35 and 1,646.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,343.73, 8,016.35 and 1,646.26 is: 2,469.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,343.73 : 8,016.35 = 1,646.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,343.73/8,016.35 = 1,646.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,343.73x = 8,016.35 × 1,646.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,343.73x = 13,196,996.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,196,996.35/5,343.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,469.62

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