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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,437.67, 8,154.77 and 2,804.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,437.67, 8,154.77 and 2,804.36 is: 4,205.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,437.67 : 8,154.77 = 2,804.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,437.67/8,154.77 = 2,804.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,437.67x = 8,154.77 × 2,804.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,437.67x = 22,868,856.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,868,856.00/5,437.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,205.64

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