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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,468.28, 8,202.12 and 2,694.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,468.28, 8,202.12 and 2,694.24 is: 4,041.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,468.28 : 8,202.12 = 2,694.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,468.28/8,202.12 = 2,694.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,468.28x = 8,202.12 × 2,694.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,468.28x = 22,098,479.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,098,479.79/5,468.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,041.21

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