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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,435.91, 8,147.66 and 2,311.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,435.91, 8,147.66 and 2,311.34 is: 3,464.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,435.91 : 8,147.66 = 2,311.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,435.91/8,147.66 = 2,311.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,435.91x = 8,147.66 × 2,311.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,435.91x = 18,831,960.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,831,960.17/5,435.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,464.36

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