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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,462.29, 8,186.59 and 2,338.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,462.29, 8,186.59 and 2,338.61 is: 3,504.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,462.29 : 8,186.59 = 2,338.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,462.29/8,186.59 = 2,338.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,462.29x = 8,186.59 × 2,338.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,462.29x = 19,145,229.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,145,229.55/5,462.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,504.99

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