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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,458.76, 8,181.29 and 2,335.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,458.76, 8,181.29 and 2,335.10 is: 3,499.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,458.76 : 8,181.29 = 2,335.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,458.76/8,181.29 = 2,335.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,458.76x = 8,181.29 × 2,335.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,458.76x = 19,104,077.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,104,077.70/5,458.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,499.71

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