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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,470.68, 8,206.26 and 2,006.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,470.68, 8,206.26 and 2,006.04 is: 3,009.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,470.68 : 8,206.26 = 2,006.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,470.68/8,206.26 = 2,006.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,470.68x = 8,206.26 × 2,006.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,470.68x = 16,462,085.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,462,085.81/5,470.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,009.15

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