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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,429.74, 8,145.69 and 2,309.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,429.74, 8,145.69 and 2,309.72 is: 3,465.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,429.74 : 8,145.69 = 2,309.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,429.74/8,145.69 = 2,309.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,429.74x = 8,145.69 × 2,309.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,429.74x = 18,814,263.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,814,263.11/5,429.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,465.04

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