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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,463.93, 8,194.67 and 2,132.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,463.93, 8,194.67 and 2,132.26 is: 3,197.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,463.93 : 8,194.67 = 2,132.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,463.93/8,194.67 = 2,132.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,463.93x = 8,194.67 × 2,132.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,463.93x = 17,473,167.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,473,167.05/5,463.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,197.91

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