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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,462.31, 8,193.50 and 2,176.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,462.31, 8,193.50 and 2,176.23 is: 3,264.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,462.31 : 8,193.50 = 2,176.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,462.31/8,193.50 = 2,176.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,462.31x = 8,193.50 × 2,176.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,462.31x = 17,830,940.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,830,940.51/5,462.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,264.36

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