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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,452.67, 8,173.53 and 2,334.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,452.67, 8,173.53 and 2,334.71 is: 3,499.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,452.67 : 8,173.53 = 2,334.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,452.67/8,173.53 = 2,334.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,452.67x = 8,173.53 × 2,334.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,452.67x = 19,082,781.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,082,781.36/5,452.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,499.72

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