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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,443.24, 8,168.50 and 2,323.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,443.24, 8,168.50 and 2,323.97 is: 3,487.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,443.24 : 8,168.50 = 2,323.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,443.24/8,168.50 = 2,323.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,443.24x = 8,168.50 × 2,323.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,443.24x = 18,983,371.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,983,371.99/5,443.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,487.51

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