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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,435.37, 8,150.97 and 2,316.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,435.37, 8,150.97 and 2,316.87 is: 3,474.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,435.37 : 8,150.97 = 2,316.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,435.37/8,150.97 = 2,316.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,435.37x = 8,150.97 × 2,316.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,435.37x = 18,884,737.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,884,737.86/5,435.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,474.42

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