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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,436.09, 8,150.86 and 2,967.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,436.09, 8,150.86 and 2,967.48 is: 4,449.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,436.09 : 8,150.86 = 2,967.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,436.09/8,150.86 = 2,967.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,436.09x = 8,150.86 × 2,967.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,436.09x = 24,187,517.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,187,517.74/5,436.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,449.43

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