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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,470.69, 8,206.65 and 2,007.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,470.69, 8,206.65 and 2,007.94 is: 3,012.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,470.69 : 8,206.65 = 2,007.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,470.69/8,206.65 = 2,007.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,470.69x = 8,206.65 × 2,007.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,470.69x = 16,478,460.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,478,460.80/5,470.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,012.14

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