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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,436.85, 8,158.37 and 2,316.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,436.85, 8,158.37 and 2,316.53 is: 3,476.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,436.85 : 8,158.37 = 2,316.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,436.85/8,158.37 = 2,316.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,436.85x = 8,158.37 × 2,316.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,436.85x = 18,899,108.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,899,108.86/5,436.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,476.11

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