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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,467.77, 8,199.09 and 2,347.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,467.77, 8,199.09 and 2,347.65 is: 3,520.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,467.77 : 8,199.09 = 2,347.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,467.77/8,199.09 = 2,347.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,467.77x = 8,199.09 × 2,347.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,467.77x = 19,248,593.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,248,593.64/5,467.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,520.37

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