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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,465.04, 8,201.61 and 2,346.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,465.04, 8,201.61 and 2,346.54 is: 3,521.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,465.04 : 8,201.61 = 2,346.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,465.04/8,201.61 = 2,346.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,465.04x = 8,201.61 × 2,346.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,465.04x = 19,245,405.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,245,405.93/5,465.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,521.55

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