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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,468.24, 8,206.34 and 2,182.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,468.24, 8,206.34 and 2,182.27 is: 3,274.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,468.24 : 8,206.34 = 2,182.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,468.24/8,206.34 = 2,182.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,468.24x = 8,206.34 × 2,182.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,468.24x = 17,908,449.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,908,449.59/5,468.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,274.99

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