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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,654.62, 8,467.95 and 3,308.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,654.62, 8,467.95 and 3,308.45 is: 4,954.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,654.62 : 8,467.95 = 3,308.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,654.62/8,467.95 = 3,308.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,654.62x = 8,467.95 × 3,308.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,654.62x = 28,015,789.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,015,789.18/5,654.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,954.50

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