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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,463.17, 8,194.77 and 2,341.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,463.17, 8,194.77 and 2,341.15 is: 3,511.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,463.17 : 8,194.77 = 2,341.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,463.17/8,194.77 = 2,341.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,463.17x = 8,194.77 × 2,341.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,463.17x = 19,185,194.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,185,194.57/5,463.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,511.73

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