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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,469.96, 8,207.24 and 2,350.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,469.96, 8,207.24 and 2,350.65 is: 3,526.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,469.96 : 8,207.24 = 2,350.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,469.96/8,207.24 = 2,350.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,469.96x = 8,207.24 × 2,350.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,469.96x = 19,292,336.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,292,336.95/5,469.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,526.96

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