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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,467.56, 8,204.46 and 2,347.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,467.56, 8,204.46 and 2,347.44 is: 3,522.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,467.56 : 8,204.46 = 2,347.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,467.56/8,204.46 = 2,347.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,467.56x = 8,204.46 × 2,347.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,467.56x = 19,259,477.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,259,477.58/5,467.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,522.50

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