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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,468.82, 8,198.97 and 2,346.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,468.82, 8,198.97 and 2,346.27 is: 3,517.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,468.82 : 8,198.97 = 2,346.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,468.82/8,198.97 = 2,346.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,468.82x = 8,198.97 × 2,346.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,468.82x = 19,236,971.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,236,971.00/5,468.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,517.57

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