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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,343.96, 8,017.08 and 3,154.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,343.96, 8,017.08 and 3,154.32 is: 4,732.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,343.96 : 8,017.08 = 3,154.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,343.96/8,017.08 = 3,154.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,343.96x = 8,017.08 × 3,154.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,343.96x = 25,288,435.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,288,435.79/5,343.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,732.15

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