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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,486.16, 8,230.02 and 2,023.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,486.16, 8,230.02 and 2,023.16 is: 3,035.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,486.16 : 8,230.02 = 2,023.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,486.16/8,230.02 = 2,023.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,486.16x = 8,230.02 × 2,023.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,486.16x = 16,650,647.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,650,647.26/5,486.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,035.03

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