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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,341.52, 8,011.67 and 1,445.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,341.52, 8,011.67 and 1,445.63 is: 2,168.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,341.52 : 8,011.67 = 1,445.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,341.52/8,011.67 = 1,445.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,341.52x = 8,011.67 × 1,445.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,341.52x = 11,581,863.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,581,863.22/5,341.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,168.27

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