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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,467.78, 8,205.28 and 3,004.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,467.78, 8,205.28 and 3,004.31 is: 4,508.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,467.78 : 8,205.28 = 3,004.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,467.78/8,205.28 = 3,004.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,467.78x = 8,205.28 × 3,004.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,467.78x = 24,651,234.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,651,234.66/5,467.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,508.46

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