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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,430.71, 8,147.12 and 2,310.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,430.71, 8,147.12 and 2,310.66 is: 3,466.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,430.71 : 8,147.12 = 2,310.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,430.71/8,147.12 = 2,310.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,430.71x = 8,147.12 × 2,310.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,430.71x = 18,825,212.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,825,212.75/5,430.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,466.44

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