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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,486.68, 8,225.16 and 2,023.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,486.68, 8,225.16 and 2,023.12 is: 3,032.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,486.68 : 8,225.16 = 2,023.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,486.68/8,225.16 = 2,023.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,486.68x = 8,225.16 × 2,023.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,486.68x = 16,640,485.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,640,485.70/5,486.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,032.89

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