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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,465.94, 8,188.92 and 2,860.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,465.94, 8,188.92 and 2,860.98 is: 4,286.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,465.94 : 8,188.92 = 2,860.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,465.94/8,188.92 = 2,860.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,465.94x = 8,188.92 × 2,860.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,465.94x = 23,428,336.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,428,336.34/5,465.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,286.24

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