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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,468.48, 8,203.21 and 2,347.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,468.48, 8,203.21 and 2,347.79 is: 3,521.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,468.48 : 8,203.21 = 2,347.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,468.48/8,203.21 = 2,347.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,468.48x = 8,203.21 × 2,347.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,468.48x = 19,259,367.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,259,367.52/5,468.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,521.89

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