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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,469.57, 8,205.42 and 2,349.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,469.57, 8,205.42 and 2,349.15 is: 3,524.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,469.57 : 8,205.42 = 2,349.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,469.57/8,205.42 = 2,349.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,469.57x = 8,205.42 × 2,349.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,469.57x = 19,275,762.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,275,762.39/5,469.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,524.18

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