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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,438.57, 8,153.70 and 2,803.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,438.57, 8,153.70 and 2,803.23 is: 4,202.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,438.57 : 8,153.70 = 2,803.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,438.57/8,153.70 = 2,803.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,438.57x = 8,153.70 × 2,803.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,438.57x = 22,856,696.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,856,696.45/5,438.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,202.71

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