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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,467.41, 8,205.30 and 2,837.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,467.41, 8,205.30 and 2,837.07 is: 4,257.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,467.41 : 8,205.30 = 2,837.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,467.41/8,205.30 = 2,837.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,467.41x = 8,205.30 × 2,837.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,467.41x = 23,279,010.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,279,010.47/5,467.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,257.78

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