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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,465.57, 8,198.36 and 2,343.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,465.57, 8,198.36 and 2,343.56 is: 3,515.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,465.57 : 8,198.36 = 2,343.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,465.57/8,198.36 = 2,343.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,465.57x = 8,198.36 × 2,343.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,465.57x = 19,213,295.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,213,295.85/5,465.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,515.34

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