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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,433.28, 8,146.64 and 2,964.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,433.28, 8,146.64 and 2,964.67 is: 4,445.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,433.28 : 8,146.64 = 2,964.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,433.28/8,146.64 = 2,964.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,433.28x = 8,146.64 × 2,964.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,433.28x = 24,152,086.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,152,086.25/5,433.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,445.21

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