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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,435.73, 8,151.57 and 2,967.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,435.73, 8,151.57 and 2,967.12 is: 4,449.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,435.73 : 8,151.57 = 2,967.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,435.73/8,151.57 = 2,967.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,435.73x = 8,151.57 × 2,967.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,435.73x = 24,186,686.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,186,686.38/5,435.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,449.57

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