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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,465.61, 8,202.33 and 1,955.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,465.61, 8,202.33 and 1,955.61 is: 2,934.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,465.61 : 8,202.33 = 1,955.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,465.61/8,202.33 = 1,955.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,465.61x = 8,202.33 × 1,955.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,465.61x = 16,040,558.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,040,558.57/5,465.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,934.82

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