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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,465.78, 8,201.08 and 2,868.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,465.78, 8,201.08 and 2,868.12 is: 4,303.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,465.78 : 8,201.08 = 2,868.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,465.78/8,201.08 = 2,868.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,465.78x = 8,201.08 × 2,868.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,465.78x = 23,521,681.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,521,681.57/5,465.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,303.44

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