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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,465.43, 8,199.72 and 2,692.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,465.43, 8,199.72 and 2,692.94 is: 4,040.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,465.43 : 8,199.72 = 2,692.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,465.43/8,199.72 = 2,692.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,465.43x = 8,199.72 × 2,692.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,465.43x = 22,081,312.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,081,312.98/5,465.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,040.18

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