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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,442, 8,163.09 and 2,364

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,442, 8,163.09 and 2,364 is: 3,546.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,442 : 8,163.09 = 2,364 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,442/8,163.09 = 2,364/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,442x = 8,163.09 × 2,364
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,442x = 19,297,544.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,297,544.76/5,442
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,546.04

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