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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,467.78, 8,204.07 and 2,870.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,467.78, 8,204.07 and 2,870.11 is: 4,306.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,467.78 : 8,204.07 = 2,870.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,467.78/8,204.07 = 2,870.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,467.78x = 8,204.07 × 2,870.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,467.78x = 23,546,583.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,546,583.35/5,467.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,306.42

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