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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,433.83, 8,153.77 and 2,934.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,433.83, 8,153.77 and 2,934.97 is: 4,404.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,433.83 : 8,153.77 = 2,934.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,433.83/8,153.77 = 2,934.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,433.83x = 8,153.77 × 2,934.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,433.83x = 23,931,049.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,931,049.03/5,433.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,404.08

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