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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,462.07, 8,193.11 and 2,340.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,462.07, 8,193.11 and 2,340.06 is: 3,510.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,462.07 : 8,193.11 = 2,340.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,462.07/8,193.11 = 2,340.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,462.07x = 8,193.11 × 2,340.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,462.07x = 19,172,326.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,172,326.56/5,462.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,510.09

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