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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,466.56, 8,202.96 and 2,346.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,466.56, 8,202.96 and 2,346.44 is: 3,520.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,466.56 : 8,202.96 = 2,346.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,466.56/8,202.96 = 2,346.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,466.56x = 8,202.96 × 2,346.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,466.56x = 19,247,712.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,247,712.45/5,466.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,520.99

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