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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,465.76, 8,202.06 and 2,503.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,465.76, 8,202.06 and 2,503.74 is: 3,757.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,465.76 : 8,202.06 = 2,503.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,465.76/8,202.06 = 2,503.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,465.76x = 8,202.06 × 2,503.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,465.76x = 20,535,825.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,535,825.70/5,465.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,757.18

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