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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,465.30, 8,193.45 and 2,347.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,465.30, 8,193.45 and 2,347.70 is: 3,519.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,465.30 : 8,193.45 = 2,347.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,465.30/8,193.45 = 2,347.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,465.30x = 8,193.45 × 2,347.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,465.30x = 19,235,762.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,235,762.57/5,465.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,519.62

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