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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,465.37, 8,186.87 and 2,683.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,465.37, 8,186.87 and 2,683.32 is: 4,019.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,465.37 : 8,186.87 = 2,683.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,465.37/8,186.87 = 2,683.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,465.37x = 8,186.87 × 2,683.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,465.37x = 21,968,019.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,968,019.10/5,465.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,019.49

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