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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,486.67, 8,230.86 and 2,367.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,486.67, 8,230.86 and 2,367.55 is: 3,551.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,486.67 : 8,230.86 = 2,367.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,486.67/8,230.86 = 2,367.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,486.67x = 8,230.86 × 2,367.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,486.67x = 19,486,972.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,486,972.59/5,486.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,551.69

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