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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,462.70, 8,202.30 and 4,363.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,462.70, 8,202.30 and 4,363.80 is: 6,552.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,462.70 : 8,202.30 = 4,363.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,462.70/8,202.30 = 4,363.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,462.70x = 8,202.30 × 4,363.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,462.70x = 35,793,196.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,793,196.74/5,462.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,552.29

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