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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,473.63, 8,203.48 and 2,349.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,473.63, 8,203.48 and 2,349.91 is: 3,521.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,473.63 : 8,203.48 = 2,349.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,473.63/8,203.48 = 2,349.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,473.63x = 8,203.48 × 2,349.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,473.63x = 19,277,444.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,277,444.07/5,473.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,521.88

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