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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,467.50, 8,201.25 and 1,363.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,467.50, 8,201.25 and 1,363.50 is: 2,045.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,467.50 : 8,201.25 = 1,363.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,467.50/8,201.25 = 1,363.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,467.50x = 8,201.25 × 1,363.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,467.50x = 11,182,404.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,182,404.38/5,467.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,045.25

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