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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,436.10, 8,149.69 and 2,313.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,436.10, 8,149.69 and 2,313.55 is: 3,468.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,436.10 : 8,149.69 = 2,313.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,436.10/8,149.69 = 2,313.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,436.10x = 8,149.69 × 2,313.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,436.10x = 18,854,715.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,854,715.30/5,436.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,468.43

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