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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,469.68, 8,204.76 and 2,005.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,469.68, 8,204.76 and 2,005.04 is: 3,007.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,469.68 : 8,204.76 = 2,005.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,469.68/8,204.76 = 2,005.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,469.68x = 8,204.76 × 2,005.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,469.68x = 16,450,871.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,450,871.99/5,469.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,007.65

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