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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,437.27, 8,158.98 and 2,316.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,437.27, 8,158.98 and 2,316.95 is: 3,476.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,437.27 : 8,158.98 = 2,316.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,437.27/8,158.98 = 2,316.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,437.27x = 8,158.98 × 2,316.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,437.27x = 18,903,947.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,903,947.20/5,437.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,476.73

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