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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,435.28, 8,149.64 and 2,966.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,435.28, 8,149.64 and 2,966.67 is: 4,448.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,435.28 : 8,149.64 = 2,966.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,435.28/8,149.64 = 2,966.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,435.28x = 8,149.64 × 2,966.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,435.28x = 24,177,292.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,177,292.50/5,435.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,448.21

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