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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,464.07, 8,204.28 and 3,126.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,464.07, 8,204.28 and 3,126.71 is: 4,694.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,464.07 : 8,204.28 = 3,126.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,464.07/8,204.28 = 3,126.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,464.07x = 8,204.28 × 3,126.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,464.07x = 25,652,363.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,652,363.30/5,464.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,694.74

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