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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,464.67, 8,191.53 and 2,346.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,464.67, 8,191.53 and 2,346.71 is: 3,517.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,464.67 : 8,191.53 = 2,346.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,464.67/8,191.53 = 2,346.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,464.67x = 8,191.53 × 2,346.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,464.67x = 19,223,104.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,223,104.41/5,464.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,517.71

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