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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,462.27, 8,186.57 and 2,338.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,462.27, 8,186.57 and 2,338.64 is: 3,505.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,462.27 : 8,186.57 = 2,338.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,462.27/8,186.57 = 2,338.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,462.27x = 8,186.57 × 2,338.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,462.27x = 19,145,387.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,145,387.44/5,462.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,505.03

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