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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,465.40, 8,199.54 and 2,834.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,465.40, 8,199.54 and 2,834.34 is: 4,252.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,465.40 : 8,199.54 = 2,834.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,465.40/8,199.54 = 2,834.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,465.40x = 8,199.54 × 2,834.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,465.40x = 23,240,284.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,240,284.20/5,465.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,252.26

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