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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,467.38, 8,204.31 and 2,007.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,467.38, 8,204.31 and 2,007.06 is: 3,011.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,467.38 : 8,204.31 = 2,007.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,467.38/8,204.31 = 2,007.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,467.38x = 8,204.31 × 2,007.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,467.38x = 16,466,542.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,466,542.43/5,467.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,011.78

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