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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,470.73, 8,199.78 and 2,346.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,470.73, 8,199.78 and 2,346.09 is: 3,516.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,470.73 : 8,199.78 = 2,346.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,470.73/8,199.78 = 2,346.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,470.73x = 8,199.78 × 2,346.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,470.73x = 19,237,380.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,237,380.86/5,470.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,516.42

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