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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,429.68, 8,143.29 and 1,534.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,429.68, 8,143.29 and 1,534.39 is: 2,301.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,429.68 : 8,143.29 = 1,534.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,429.68/8,143.29 = 1,534.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,429.68x = 8,143.29 × 1,534.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,429.68x = 12,494,962.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,494,962.38/5,429.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,301.23

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