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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,462.43, 8,197.10 and 2,342.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,462.43, 8,197.10 and 2,342.45 is: 3,515.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,462.43 : 8,197.10 = 2,342.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,462.43/8,197.10 = 2,342.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,462.43x = 8,197.10 × 2,342.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,462.43x = 19,201,244.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,201,244.20/5,462.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,515.15

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