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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,460.29, 8,183.57 and 2,336.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,460.29, 8,183.57 and 2,336.62 is: 3,501.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,460.29 : 8,183.57 = 2,336.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,460.29/8,183.57 = 2,336.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,460.29x = 8,183.57 × 2,336.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,460.29x = 19,121,893.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,121,893.33/5,460.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,501.99

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