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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,467.86, 8,195.46 and 2,343.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,467.86, 8,195.46 and 2,343.21 is: 3,512.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,467.86 : 8,195.46 = 2,343.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,467.86/8,195.46 = 2,343.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,467.86x = 8,195.46 × 2,343.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,467.86x = 19,203,683.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,203,683.83/5,467.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,512.10

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