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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,469.59, 8,204.40 and 2,183.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,469.59, 8,204.40 and 2,183.51 is: 3,275.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,469.59 : 8,204.40 = 2,183.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,469.59/8,204.40 = 2,183.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,469.59x = 8,204.40 × 2,183.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,469.59x = 17,914,348.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,914,348.42/5,469.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,275.27

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