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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,463.33, 8,195.01 and 2,341.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,463.33, 8,195.01 and 2,341.32 is: 3,511.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,463.33 : 8,195.01 = 2,341.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,463.33/8,195.01 = 2,341.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,463.33x = 8,195.01 × 2,341.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,463.33x = 19,187,088.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,187,088.13/5,463.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,511.98

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