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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,467.79, 8,204.36 and 2,346.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,467.79, 8,204.36 and 2,346.87 is: 3,521.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,467.79 : 8,204.36 = 2,346.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,467.79/8,204.36 = 2,346.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,467.79x = 8,204.36 × 2,346.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,467.79x = 19,254,566.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,254,566.35/5,467.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,521.45

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