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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,437.79, 8,153.39 and 2,969.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,437.79, 8,153.39 and 2,969.18 is: 4,451.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,437.79 : 8,153.39 = 2,969.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,437.79/8,153.39 = 2,969.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,437.79x = 8,153.39 × 2,969.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,437.79x = 24,208,826.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,208,826.91/5,437.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,451.96

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