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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,469.83, 8,205.20 and 2,349.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,469.83, 8,205.20 and 2,349.91 is: 3,525.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,469.83 : 8,205.20 = 2,349.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,469.83/8,205.20 = 2,349.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,469.83x = 8,205.20 × 2,349.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,469.83x = 19,281,488.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,281,488.85/5,469.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,525.06

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