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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,465.64, 8,204.53 and 2,832.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,465.64, 8,204.53 and 2,832.44 is: 4,251.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,465.64 : 8,204.53 = 2,832.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,465.64/8,204.53 = 2,832.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,465.64x = 8,204.53 × 2,832.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,465.64x = 23,238,838.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,238,838.95/5,465.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,251.81

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