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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,462.85, 8,193.38 and 2,343.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,462.85, 8,193.38 and 2,343.36 is: 3,514.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,462.85 : 8,193.38 = 2,343.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,462.85/8,193.38 = 2,343.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,462.85x = 8,193.38 × 2,343.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,462.85x = 19,200,027.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,200,027.24/5,462.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,514.65

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