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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,445.68, 8,156.36 and 4,204

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,445.68, 8,156.36 and 4,204 is: 6,296.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,445.68 : 8,156.36 = 4,204 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,445.68/8,156.36 = 4,204/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,445.68x = 8,156.36 × 4,204
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,445.68x = 34,289,337.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,289,337.44/5,445.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,296.61

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