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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,460.21, 8,206.72 and 4,804.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,460.21, 8,206.72 and 4,804.11 is: 7,220.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,460.21 : 8,206.72 = 4,804.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,460.21/8,206.72 = 4,804.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,460.21x = 8,206.72 × 4,804.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,460.21x = 39,425,973.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,425,973.61/5,460.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,220.60

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