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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,463.78, 8,189.26 and 2,535.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,463.78, 8,189.26 and 2,535.92 is: 3,800.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,463.78 : 8,189.26 = 2,535.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,463.78/8,189.26 = 2,535.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,463.78x = 8,189.26 × 2,535.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,463.78x = 20,767,308.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,767,308.22/5,463.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,800.90

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