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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,467.58, 8,194.49 and 2,343.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,467.58, 8,194.49 and 2,343.89 is: 3,512.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,467.58 : 8,194.49 = 2,343.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,467.58/8,194.49 = 2,343.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,467.58x = 8,194.49 × 2,343.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,467.58x = 19,206,961.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,206,961.22/5,467.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,512.88

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