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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,435.91, 8,153.60 and 2,975.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,435.91, 8,153.60 and 2,975.54 is: 4,463.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,435.91 : 8,153.60 = 2,975.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,435.91/8,153.60 = 2,975.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,435.91x = 8,153.60 × 2,975.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,435.91x = 24,261,307.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,261,307.30/5,435.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,463.15

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