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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,423.44, 8,134.98 and 2,301.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,423.44, 8,134.98 and 2,301.43 is: 3,452.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,423.44 : 8,134.98 = 2,301.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,423.44/8,134.98 = 2,301.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,423.44x = 8,134.98 × 2,301.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,423.44x = 18,722,087.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,722,087.02/5,423.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,452.07

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