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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,433.81, 8,148.73 and 2,469.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,433.81, 8,148.73 and 2,469.74 is: 3,703.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,433.81 : 8,148.73 = 2,469.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,433.81/8,148.73 = 2,469.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,433.81x = 8,148.73 × 2,469.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,433.81x = 20,125,241.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,125,241.03/5,433.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,703.71

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