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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,469.70, 8,203.04 and 2,349.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,469.70, 8,203.04 and 2,349.58 is: 3,523.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,469.70 : 8,203.04 = 2,349.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,469.70/8,203.04 = 2,349.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,469.70x = 8,203.04 × 2,349.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,469.70x = 19,273,698.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,273,698.72/5,469.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,523.72

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