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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,468.78, 8,206.31 and 2,348.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,468.78, 8,206.31 and 2,348.66 is: 3,524.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,468.78 : 8,206.31 = 2,348.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,468.78/8,206.31 = 2,348.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,468.78x = 8,206.31 × 2,348.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,468.78x = 19,273,858.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,273,858.43/5,468.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,524.34

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