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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,465.59, 8,192.17 and 4,806.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,465.59, 8,192.17 and 4,806.19 is: 7,203.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,465.59 : 8,192.17 = 4,806.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,465.59/8,192.17 = 4,806.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,465.59x = 8,192.17 × 4,806.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,465.59x = 39,373,125.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,373,125.53/5,465.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,203.82

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