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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,463.88, 8,196.86 and 2,001.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,463.88, 8,196.86 and 2,001.32 is: 3,002.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,463.88 : 8,196.86 = 2,001.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,463.88/8,196.86 = 2,001.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,463.88x = 8,196.86 × 2,001.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,463.88x = 16,404,539.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,404,539.86/5,463.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,002.36

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