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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,464.83, 8,202.39 and 3,004.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,464.83, 8,202.39 and 3,004.86 is: 4,510.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,464.83 : 8,202.39 = 3,004.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,464.83/8,202.39 = 3,004.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,464.83x = 8,202.39 × 3,004.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,464.83x = 24,647,033.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,647,033.62/5,464.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,510.12

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