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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,468.73, 8,204.54 and 1,959.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,468.73, 8,204.54 and 1,959.09 is: 2,939.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,468.73 : 8,204.54 = 1,959.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,468.73/8,204.54 = 1,959.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,468.73x = 8,204.54 × 1,959.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,468.73x = 16,073,422.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,073,422.47/5,468.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,939.15

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