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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,462.16, 8,193.24 and 1,358.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,462.16, 8,193.24 and 1,358.16 is: 2,037.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,462.16 : 8,193.24 = 1,358.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,462.16/8,193.24 = 1,358.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,462.16x = 8,193.24 × 1,358.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,462.16x = 11,127,700.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,127,700.11/5,462.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,037.24

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