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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,462.68, 8,230.87 and 4,510.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,462.68, 8,230.87 and 4,510.12 is: 6,795.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,462.68 : 8,230.87 = 4,510.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,462.68/8,230.87 = 4,510.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,462.68x = 8,230.87 × 4,510.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,462.68x = 37,122,211.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,122,211.40/5,462.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,795.60

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