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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,459.64, 8,189.45 and 2,337.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,459.64, 8,189.45 and 2,337.62 is: 3,506.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,459.64 : 8,189.45 = 2,337.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,459.64/8,189.45 = 2,337.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,459.64x = 8,189.45 × 2,337.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,459.64x = 19,143,814.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,143,814.42/5,459.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,506.43

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