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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,465.83, 8,200.95 and 2,692.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,465.83, 8,200.95 and 2,692.44 is: 4,039.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,465.83 : 8,200.95 = 2,692.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,465.83/8,200.95 = 2,692.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,465.83x = 8,200.95 × 2,692.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,465.83x = 22,080,555.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,080,555.72/5,465.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,039.74

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