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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,466.70, 8,197.13 and 2,136.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,466.70, 8,197.13 and 2,136.08 is: 3,202.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,466.70 : 8,197.13 = 2,136.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,466.70/8,197.13 = 2,136.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,466.70x = 8,197.13 × 2,136.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,466.70x = 17,509,751.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,509,751.28/5,466.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,202.99

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