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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,341.68, 8,012.52 and 1,446.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,341.68, 8,012.52 and 1,446.66 is: 2,169.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,341.68 : 8,012.52 = 1,446.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,341.68/8,012.52 = 1,446.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,341.68x = 8,012.52 × 1,446.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,341.68x = 11,591,392.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,591,392.18/5,341.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,169.99

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